Q We live in a condominium that has a builder-controlled board. In the past, when we had a deficit, the builder covered it so we were able to start the year without a deficit. When we had a surplus, the builder was given credit for the s…
Q I am the president of a condominium association in Trenton. One of the board members suggested we put a term limit on board members. Currently we do not have such a provision in our bylaws. How would be go about making an amendment? …
Q I am having an issue at my co-op in New Jersey. I have an outdoor cat, who is impossible to keep indoors. Before I moved into my co-op in September 2012, I was completely unaware that the co-op has a "no outdoor cat" rule. I never got…
Q Can a condo owner be elected president if they have a lien on their condo due to not paying some of their maintenance fees? Is this a conflict of interest? —Conflicted in Camden A “Each condominium association's by…
Q I am the property manager for a medium sized condo association. There is an owner who is several months behind on their assessment. We have followed the standard protocol of the association of sending out notices and it is reached th…
Q According to the bylaws, our condo association is supposed to hold the annual meeting within the first thirty (30) days of each fiscal year. This meeting was rescheduled due to weather but a quorum was not achieved. When questioned if…
Q I live in a small condo in New Jersey. The development was converted to a condominium in 2002 from a 13-unit rental property. My question is this: In New Jersey, is there a specific law that dictates what percentage of the monthly co…
Q Our annual meeting keeps getting rescheduled for unknown reasons. It's now seven months overdue. What can we do as residents? We want to be up to date with the events and expenses of the community as well as hold our annual election. …
Q As permitted by our condominium's bylaws, our board promulgated a proposed new rule and regulation relating to the creation of a fund to be utilized to repair our common elements. As it affected a common element, the board was require…
Q In New Jersey, is it legal for board members to share responsibilities? For example, can one be both the secretary and the treasurer? Is this something that you wold recommend? As a small association, we always have difficulty findin…