Local governments, homeowners’ associations, and community boards across New Jersey have been dealing with bamboo-related complaints for years. Encroachment disputes, damaged infrastructure, and enforcement challenges have made running bamboo one of the more difficult plants to regulate at the local level. In 2026, New Jersey adopted the Invasive Species Management […]
Month: February 2026
Selling a Home with Bamboo in New Jersey: What the New State Law Changes (and What It Doesn’t)
If you’re preparing to sell a home in New Jersey and bamboo is present on the property, you’re not alone, and you’re not necessarily in trouble. However, in 2026, New Jersey adopted the Invasive Species Management Act (A4137), formally classifying running bamboo (Phyllostachys) as a prohibited invasive species. While this […]
New Jersey’s Invasive Species Management Act (Senate Bill S1029): What It Means for Bamboo — and What It Doesn’t
In January 2026, New Jersey formally adopted the Invasive Species Management Act (Assembly Bill A4137, 221st Legislature – Senate Bill S1029), creating a statewide framework to identify, regulate, and control invasive species that pose ecological, economic, and property-related risks. Among the species listed in the Act is running bamboo (Phyllostachys), […]
Buying a Home with Bamboo in New Jersey: What the New State Law Changes (and What It Doesn’t)
Buying a home is stressful enough without unexpected surprises in the yard. In New Jersey, bamboo has become one of those issues that buyers increasingly encounter late in the process — often during inspections, walkthroughs, or even after closing. In 2026, New Jersey adopted the Invasive Species Management Act (A4137), […]
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