Q Our association has difficulty attracting people to run for the board, as I'm sure is a common problem. Would we be able to amend our bylaws to require unit owners to serve at least one term on the board? How can we go about doing tha…
Q I live in a 51-unit condo complex in Essex County, New Jersey. The association is attempting to get a loan for needed repairs of at least $200,000, however three attempts were denied due to a delinquency in condo dues totaling $35,000…
Q My question is about being elected to the board of a condo association in New Jersey. We have a building management company hired by our board. Can the management company executive be elected to the board? Does the executive have any …
Q We are a small, self-managed association that has a complicated problem that needs to be solved. The problem concerns the 25th garage and the association’s inability to obtain this particular garage. The original architect built 24 ga…
Q Is there a law allowing us to conduct a meeting without a quorum reached? We need more than 50 percent of the vote and certain shareholders refuse to attend meetings. We don't have a co-op board and cannot elect one. The old board mem…
Q I have lived in a unit for the past three years. I am planning on having my boyfriend move in with me in a few months. Are there any community or state rules or regulations that will prevent this from happening? I own the unit but wo…
Q I would like to educate myself about the process whereby a condo association identifies new construction defects in a timely manner and obtains repairs from the builder. I also would like to understand the basics of how a 10-year war…
Q I am a shareholder in a cooperative of 121 units and 152 parking spaces. My question concerns the rightful use and maintenance of community property. Every shareholder is entitled one parking space at a fee of $20 per month. The addi…
Q I am trying to purchase a condo but the board is holding up the process based on my financial status. I don't know what the problem is because I have an excellent credit history and no lawsuits against me. I will even have enough mon…
hard wood floors which squeak probably requiring repairs or due to rotting wood, not to mention ceiling leaks. I have attempted to contact both owners through letters, however I have not received any responses in the mail. I have reache…