In the tough economic environment of the past few years, many condo owners have  faced job losses, pay decreases or just financial uncertainty. Unfortunately,  this sometimes leads to owners not paying their common charges.    “Obv…

 Money is a topic people are often skittish about discussing—especially when the discussion involves rising fees, or having to pay more money  for something. When you’re a board member or the property manager of a condo building or residen…

Q I am trying to purchase a condo but the board is holding up the process based on  my financial status. I don't know what the problem is because I have an  excellent credit history and no lawsuits against me. I will even have enough  mon…

hard wood floors which squeak probably requiring repairs or due to rotting  wood, not to mention ceiling leaks. I have attempted to contact both owners  through letters, however I have not received any responses in the mail. I have  reache…

When Emily Meyers, a grandmother of 11, sought to put solar on the roof of her home at Four Seasons at Mapleton, an active adult community in the Burlington County, N.J., township of Mansfield, her application was turned down by the Ar…

 Sometimes in the heat of the moment, when disagreements are at their worst, the  possibility of solving a problem without going to court seems remote at best.  Arguments may have been brewing for days or weeks with each side becoming more…

With harsh winters and blistering hot summers, those living in New Jersey co-ops, condos and HOAs understand the importance of properly working heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. That’s why it’s importa…

 Concern over health, the environment, and an evolving legal landscape has  prompted a number of condo and co-op boards in communities across New Jersey to  ban cigarette smoking not only in common outdoor areas but in individual units.  T…

 Attorneys who represent co-ops, condos and HOAs in the Garden State often have  to litigate cases that have evolved from unforeseen circumstances; they  understand the legal boundaries that people in multifamily communities  sometimes tre…

Take a moment and imagine your family or circle of friends: each person with his or her unique personality, attitude, experience and background. In a co-op building or condo association, hundreds of people live together, sharing common …