Category: Q&A

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2025 Fall Q&A: Verbal Harassment

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 the ass…

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2025 Fall Q&A: Legal Restrictions

Q. We have a member of the board of trustees of our co-op village who is a licensed realtor. Is he legally restricted from listing or selling units that are owned by the village, due to a conflict of interest? Also, is a board legally res…

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2025 Summer Q&A: Dividing the Association

Q. What would it entail to separate two buildings that make up one condo association into two separate condo associations? There are strong differences within our board on how to run the association, and there is a less than zero chance o…

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2025 Summer Q&A: Changing Votes

Q. I am a director on the board of our condo association. We had a budget meeting last night, and the new budget with increased monthly dues was passed by 4 ‘yes’ votes and 3 ‘no’ votes. The meeting was adjourned and meeting minutes were …

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2025 Expo Q&A: In the Case of Harassment

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…

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2025 Expo Q&A: Adding Insult to Injury

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…

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2025 Spring Q&A: Campaigning for Board Re-election

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…

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Winter 2025 Q&A: Interview Rules

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 …

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Winter 2025 Q&A: Understanding the Difference

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…

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2024 Fall Q&A: Soliciting Votes

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…

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