Next to fire, perhaps nothing is more damaging to residential buildings and the  property of their occupants as leaks. Whether it’s a torrential deluge from the upstairs neighbor’s overflowing bathtub or a slow, seeping leak around the wi…

 New Jersey is known for having some of the very best urban opportunities in the  world—among the best colleges and schools, museums and libraries, as well as some of  the finest parks, the most interesting architecture, the most intriguin…

 For a crystal-clear picture of how an association is doing, there are few better  lenses than the community's budgets and financial reports. From an investment  perspective, they show the shareholders, managers, tenants, owners, and board…

 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…