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A developer in Atlantic City, New Jersey, is selling units in a newly constructed condominium complex. Before accepting any reservation deposits or entering into contracts with buyers, what must the developer do under New Jersey law?

Correct Answer

D) Register the development with the NJREC and provide buyers with a Public Offering Statement before or at contract signing.

Under the New Jersey Planned Real Estate Development Full Disclosure Act (PREDFDA), N.J.S.A. 45:22A-21 et seq., a developer must register the planned real estate development with the New Jersey Real Estate Commission (NJREC) before marketing or selling any units. The developer must also provide each buyer with a Public Offering Statement (POS). Buyers have a seven-day right of rescission after receiving the POS. No sales or marketing may begin until NJREC registration is approved.

Answer Options
A
File a prospectus with the New Jersey Superior Court and allow a 30-day review period before marketing.
B
Record the master deed with the Atlantic County Clerk and begin sales immediately.
C
Obtain approval from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs and distribute a disclosure statement within 10 days of contract signing.
D
Register the development with the NJREC and provide buyers with a Public Offering Statement before or at contract signing.

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