My condo association has a bylaw that limits the size and number of pets. About a year ago, a person moved in with a large puppy that has grown to be a very large dog. I reported it to the management and they did some investigating—then is…
Who is legally responsible for 1) coordinating, treating and 2) paying for treating bedbugs in a condominium unit? If one of the condo units is rented out to a tenant by the unit owner, does that change things? Once it spreads, does that ch…
Q We send violation notices and the owners just throw it in the trash. We would prefer to threaten fines rather than engage in legal proceedings. Specifically, issues involve leasing units without board approval or notice, barbecue grills…
There have been two charges that just appeared on my maintenance statement completely to my surprise. They are small amounts of money, but I wasn't given any prior notice—they were just tacked on to my bill. One was for parking increase an…
Q Last month a minor flood occurred in the condominium unit above me from a clogged pipe. The above unit that was affected wants the pipe replaced. The problem is the only way to get access to the repair is through my unit. I objected to …
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…