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…
Category: On The Board
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…
Sponsored by: Taylor Management Company, AAMC, AMO Speaker: Paul Santoriello, PCAM- President, Taylor Management Company Electric vehicles are not just the wave of the future; they are here today. Your community needs to be prepared. This…
Sponsored by: Ansell Grimm & Aaron PC Speakers: David J. Byrne- Partner, Ansell Grimm & Aaron PC Tony Nardone, Owner, Corner Property Management Nicole D. Miller, Partner, Ansell Grimm & Aaron PC Because of economic necessity, lifestyle…
Part of the appeal of living in a suburban HOA or condo association is living in an orderly and well kept community, with neighbors agreeing to uphold certain aesthetic standards for their properties to better preserve value for all. What…
Board approval has been part and parcel of buying into a co-op since the housing model was introduced in the late 1800s. Boards can demand a great deal of personal information from buyers, and can approve or deny a purchase, as long as the …
In addition to their boards, common interest communities are governed by a set of foundational documents. In a condominium, those documents are the declaration and bylaws; co-ops also have bylaws, as well as a unique document called a propr…