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…
For most people, few things are as stressful—or exciting—as buying a new home. That can be especially true for buyers and shareholders who sign up to be among the first residents in a newly renovated or constructed condo or co-op comple…
One of the biggest issues in the real estate industry over the past year has been the speculation that government-sponsored mortgage programs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be ending. For the past 70 years, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac …
Consider the following all-too-common scenario: your condominium association has one delinquent unit owner who owes three months of common charges totaling $915.00 before late fees. Statements have been sent without response, and telep…
Choosing a competent contractor to complete a planned or unplanned project is more difficult now than ever before. In today's economic climate, often inexperienced contractors might be eager to submit proposals for projects. W…
In the course of human events, it's almost inevitable that somewhere, at some point, tempers will flare and someone will say something awful about someone else. It can happen after the PTA meeting, in the gym, at the office...even in o…