Category: Q&A

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…

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…