Category: On The Board

 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…

 One of the trickier problems to deal with when you live in a co-op or condo is  dealing with board members who sometimes let the power go to their heads. Even  though they are entrusted with a great deal of responsibility in the smooth  r…

 Communication—there is probably no single concept more important to fostering and maintaining  the relationship between homeowners, board members, property managers and  professional service providers within the industry than clear, effec…

 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…

Think about this—nearly two million American workers report having been victims of workplace violence each year and, in the United States, fraud committed by employees cost companies approximately $20 billion annually. Workplace theft t…

 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…