Category: Q&A

Q. What can be done when the president of the condo association verbally harasses the building’s superintendent?                                        —Super Supporter A. “Board members of common interest communities can easily put t…

Q. I tore a tendon when I tripped on a crease in the carpet of my condo building’s lobby. As a result, I will have to wear a brace for the rest of my life. My question is if it’s morally acceptable for me to ask the condominium associatio…

Q. Can a current board member advertise his re-election, or go around knocking on each door and telling owners who to vote for? Is this legal?      —Wondering If This Is Appropriate A. “Yes and yes,” says Jonathan H. Katz, shareholder…

Q. I am a new resident of a co-op building in New Jersey and unaware of the rules, regulations, and state laws pertaining to applicants. I now find myself on the co-op interview committee, and have been told that it is no longer legal to …

Q. What is the difference between HOA rules and CCRs?                                            —Seeking Clarity  A. “In the world of community associations, CCR stands for covenants, conditions, and restrictions,” says senior attorn…

Q. Can a current board member advertise his re-election, or go around knocking on each door and telling owners who to vote for? Is this legal?        —Wondering If This Is Appropriate A. “Yes and yes,” says Jonathan H. Katz, a shareho…

Q. In a board meeting, the owner of the management company told the board that I fired the plumbing company. The owner of the plumbing company asked for my name and phone number and the manager gave it to him. Is this legal?             …

Q. I pay HOA fees for landscaping. Not all areas of the development are the same—some streets just have ornamental trees and a minimal amount of leaves falling. My block is swamped with leaves on the ground that begin in September, but I …

Q. During the warmer months, owners in our multi-dwelling building have noticed a few e-bikes/scooters with lithium batteries around our community. At night these e-bikes/scooters seem to be housed in owners’ or renters’ dwellings. Since …

Q. My HOA sends out an annual census questionnaire asking for a lot of personal data, stating that it “is requested once a year as a requirement by the State of New Jersey.” We live in an adult community and as such, had to document our a…