Most co-op and condo residents have taken part in at least a few annual board elections, and perhaps they’ve even served on committees, or volunteered on behalf of their building in some other capacity. But those who’ve never taken a se…
A key to success and functionality in any relationship is clear, consistent communication. In a residential community, part of achieving functionality is managing the information in the governing documents and records which detail the …
While a lot of the day-to-day business of running a condo building or HOA happens in the management office or on-site at the level of maintenance and staff management, meetings—board-only and resident alike—are the forum where important…
Lawsuits are usually not an association’s go-to method for dispute resolution. Expensive and time-consuming, they can quickly turn into a financial burden and may create strained relations in the community. Unfortunately, in some cases …
While some condos and co-ops are lucky enough to have lawyers serve as members of their board, the majority of boards don’t have an in-house legal expert. They often reach out to their attorney to answer questions, vet documents and sen…
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…
Read any of the major business publications or websites and you’re bound to find articles on the importance of delegating. It’s one of the most fundamental skills for a successful business owner to have. A simple Internet search finds sc…
On a given day, life is filled with so many things that you need to remember it’s almost impossible to retain it all. For example, can you remember the dates of your car’s last oil changes or the mileage on your car? Or when you had your…