Category: Q&A

Q. What can be done when the president of the condo association verbally harasses the building’s superintendent?                                     —Super Supporter A. “Board members of common interest communities can easily put the …

Q. Does the law state that all apartment pools must close on Labor Day weekend, or is it just a guide? Can the tenants use the area around the pool for BBQs, etc., or are there legal restrictions?              —Not Wanting Summer to End …

Q. What is the difference between HOA rules and CCRs?                  —Not Looking for Creedence A.   “In the world of community associations, CCR stands for covenants, conditions, and restrictions,” says attorney Scott K. Penick of t…

Q. In New Jersey, is it okay for a condo association with five or fewer units to have the unit owners act as the board of directors?                             —Seeking Clarification A. “It is assumed from your question that the cond…

Q. On March 31, 2020, after calling my HOA, I was given verbal permission to replace my roof, which was leaking. I signed a contract to replace the roof on April 15, 2020. Now the board has sent me a letter with a $500 fine for not gettin…

Q. My HOA found garbage dumped on the front of our street—and since they didn’t know who did it, decided to fine everyone on the street. Problem is that during that time period, the HOA had numerous unsupervised contractors working with d…

Q. In a board meeting, the owner of the management company told the board that I fired the plumbing company. The owner of the plumbing company asked for my name and phone number and the manager gave it to him. Is this legal?             …

Q.  Can a current board member advertise his re-election, or go around knocking on each door and telling owners who to vote for? Is this legal?       —Wondering If This Is Appropriate A.  “Yes and yes,” says Jonathan H. Katz, a partner …

Q. I live in and own a condo in a four-unit condo building. One unit is occupied by the president and treasurer of the board of directors. I am away for a few months, and gave permission to a dear friend to use my condo for a few days. Th…

Q. Does the Radburn Law make it impossible to have term limits for our board? —Owners Concerned about Abuse of Power A. According to Hubert Cutolo, an attorney with the firm of Cutolo Barros in Freehold: “In 2017, the Planned Real Est…