Category: Q&A

Water Leak Woes Q I purchased a two-bedroom co-op in northern New Jersey almost two years ago. Before I moved in I had new flooring installed for thousands of dollars. Two weeks ago my cleaning person told me there was black water o…

Q My question is this: can a cooperative board of directors require board members to be residents of the state of New Jersey? —Garden State State A “Co-ops are often governed by the same rules and procedures that apply to corpor…

After last winter, a concrete walkway in our condo property was completely ruined. Several unit owners contend that the property manager used rock salt instead of the usual calcium chloride. If we can establish that rock salt was indeed use…

Q I live in a small (no pets) condominium in New Jersey. Recently one of the owners acquired an emotional support dog. Unfortunately, I live directly beneath the unit, and I hear barking and jumping almost constantly. The managing agent s…

Who owns the handicapped parking spaces set aside in the parking facility of a newly constructed condominium? —Keeping it Accessible “Sponsors of newly constructed condominiums are responsible for creating the condominium as a lega…

Q During this winter, a concrete walkway in our condo property was completely ruined. Several unit owners contend that the property manager used rock salt instead of the usual calcium chloride. If we can establish that rock salt was indee…

I serve on the board of a condominium in New Jersey that is currently undergoing renovations. There are 336 units in the development and I’d like to know if contractors need to be registered with the state if they are doing any residential…

Q I live in a condo in North Bergen. I have brought several issues up to the management and board's attention for the past three years, and spent two years on the board before removing myself due to the frustration of dealing with our par…

Q I was referred to an unlicensed contractor by the management company employed by my association. This contractor allegedly was injured while completing work on my complex, and is now attempting to file a suit against me. Am I liable or …

My condo board rarely enforces rules, especially in regard to specific unit owners. Some are now renting, and I would like my family to join their ranks. It is quite bizarre, because the board is ostensibly adamant against renting, yet they…