The 2013 legislative session in Trenton is underway. As always, each session in the Senate and the Assembly includes bills that relate to housing, including some that impact the state’s condo developments and HOAs as well as a relativel…
While the spirits of New Jersey residents remain resilient, the lingering impact of Superstorm Sandy—the fiercest weather event to hit the East Coast in recent history—is still being felt acutely by the Garden State. Sandy left a path of…
We’re only human—no matter how harmonious and tight-knit a community may be, differences and disputes are bound to happen from time to time. That’s why laws and rules are in place. But, the federalist system of government we use in this…
There is little or no question that secondhand smoke is a carcinogen which poses a serious cancer risk and can cause other health problems to persons who are exposed to it. Indeed the 2010 U.S. Surgeon General’s report states unequivoca…
“In New Jersey, an individual’s affirmative right to speak freely is protected not only from abridgement by government, but also from unreasonably restrictive and oppressive conduct by private entities in certain situations.” New Jersey…
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…
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 …
Each year Trenton is flooded with legislation aimed at improving the lives of residents and business owners. For homeowner associations, condominiums and cooperatives, new rules and regulations can be either a blessing or a curse, as c…
For some New Jerseyans, planning their daily errands and activities can be as logistically difficult as mountain climbing. These residents are, of course, those with disabilities, the elderly or anyone whose mobility has been compromis…