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…
As the housing market in many parts of the country has foundered, many developers have taken creative approaches to stanch the outward flow of cash. In many markets, this means opting to convert portions of developments originally inte…
Though they may live close to each other, people can feel isolated in an urban or suburban environment. While high-rise residential buildings put families near one another, living close doesn’t turn a group of neighbors into a community…
Every co-op and condo association has its own house rules—rules and regulations (hopefully) based on common sense and aimed at protecting residents' safety and quality of life without undue disruption or inconvenience. Most un…