According to a recent item published by the National Housing Conference (NHC), the Executive Council for Housing Affordability (ECHA) at the J. Ronald Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy sent a letter to Congressional leaders on Novem…

According to a recent item published by the National Housing Conference (NHC), the Executive Council for Housing Affordability (ECHA) at the J. Ronald Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy sent a letter to Congressional leaders on Novem…
When buying into a co-op, condo, or HOA, you’re not merely buying a home—you’re buying into a community. These communities are governed by policies and procedures that typically include prospective member requisites, as well as the methods …
Congratulations, you’ve bought a unit in a co-op, condo, or HOA! Now that you’ve got your deed or your shares certificate, it’s time to make all those alterations you’ve been dreaming of, adopt all those pets you’ve been helping down at the…
Serving on the board of directors of a co-op, condo, or HOA can be a daunting undertaking, but there are numerous resources available to get new members up to speed and to inform seasoned members of the latest products, services, laws, and …
Last March we reported on the legal case between Admiral’s Walk Condominium Association, located in Edgewater, New Jersey vs. Hudson Walk Conservancy over access to the Hudson River waterfront. There are new developments. Recapping the Cas…
While occasional annoyances and interpersonal friction are simply part of the cost of communal living, some behaviors cross the line from minor nuisance into legitimate harassment. Knowing the difference is important—but it can be tricky to…
A current bill working its way through Congress would correct a gap in the way the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) delivers recovery assistance in the wake of natural disasters. Sponsored by Reps. David Rouzer (R-N.C.), Jerrold N…
While we tend to think of summer as a time to slow down, relax a bit, and unplug, things never really do that in the world of shared communities. New Jersey condos associations, co-ops, and HOAs are facing a number of pressing issues that l…
Sponsored by: Associa Community Management Corporation of NJ Speaker: Mike Pesce- President, Associa The vast majority of board members are volunteers - and while they may come to the role with professional experience in law, design, engi…
Sponsored by: PeopleFirst Property & Casualty/Stark & Stark Attorneys at Law Speakers: Dawn Becker-Durnin, CIRMS- Vice President, Insurance Advisor, PeopleFirst Property & Casualty Michael Luzzi, CPIA- Insurance Advisor, PeopleFirst Prop…