Law & Legislation

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The Paper Trail

By Danielle Braff

 Remember that thick stack of documents you received when you bought your condo  or co-op? If you're like most people, they're probably sitting in a drawer or  in the back of your filing cabinet, communing with the dust bunnies, largely  forgotten.   Read More

A Burning Issue

By Hillary Pember

 The late 1990s saw a surge of nationwide smoking restrictions put into effect.  With varying amounts of resistance and controversy, workplaces, shops,  theaters, restaurants and bars in a growing number of states—including New Jersey—all went smoke-free. Read More

Who Rules the Roost?

By Greg Olear

 Most of the time, condo and HOA residents live in harmony with (or in relative  ignorance of) their association’s rules and regulations. It’s not until conflict arises that people begin to examine and familiarize  themselves with the laws of the land, so to speak, and sometimes board members  and managers are as in-the-dark as unit owners about the rights and  responsibilities of residents. Read More

Pet Rules and Regulations

By Raphael Kohan

For anyone who has ever taken in a stray, won a goldfish at a county fair, or indulged a pleading child with an impossibly cute kitten, the disarming charm a pet holds over its owner is self-evident. A pet becomes more than just a presence about the house, it is a loyal companion, and for many people, an extended member of the family. But in communal living situations, like in condos and HOAs, the issue of pet rules and restrictions is vital. One person’s joy must not become another’s burden. So lay out the ground rules before the situation becomes hairy—or furry, as the case may be. Read More

Transferring Power from Developer to Board

By W.B. King

Transitions are subjective; a prospective homeowner puts a bid on a condo unit or townhouse, navigates the normal channels, and upon receiving approval looks forward to settling into his or her new home. There's a lot to do before that can happen, though: packing, moving, changing addresses, getting used to the new commute, meeting the new neighbors, and finally becoming a link in an association's chain. Read More

A Look Inside New Jersey's Legislature

By Keith Loria

Throughout its 200-year history, the New Jersey Legislature as an institution has reinvented and adapted itself to provide for the needs and concerns of its citizens and constituents. For all the impact the state legislature has on ordinary citizens, however, few people really understand Trenton's inner workings, or have a good grasp of how proposed bills become the laws that govern their day-to-day lives. Read More

Post-Litigation Solutions to Community Problems

By Elizabeth Robbins

Lawsuits should be the last resort for resolving conflicts within community associations. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and other mediation avenues make it possible for community associations to avoid litigation altogether. Nevertheless, neighbors often do decide to have their dispute resolved by a judge or jury. When lawsuits do happen, strong emotions are usually involved, and although people can usually co-exist within a community after a lawsuit has taken place, lingering hard feelings often remain long after the dispute has been Read More

Governance in the Garden State

By Keith Loria

 Voting is an important right that hopefully all Americans exercise, but once  your elected officials hit office, that doesn’t mean that you should just sit back and wait until the next Election Day to  care Read More

2010 Legislative Update from Trenton

By Debra A. Estock

 In today’s economic climate, budget woes abound and pretty much dominate the legislative  landscape in New Jersey and elsewhere. With Republican Governor Chris Christie  trying to stem the tide of a monumental $10.7 billion budget deficit,  legislation affecting housing has kind of taken a back seat to the current  fiscal crisis in the Garden State. Read More

Legislative Happenings in Trenton and Washington

By Hannah Fons

 Nearly every day, pieces of legislation are introduced, debated, or voted on—both in Trenton and in Washington—that impact the administration of New Jersey’s HOAs. Keeping track of what passes into law (and then must be complied with)  is a big job for property managers and their boards, but it’s important to stay abreast of changes in the law and to be aware of legislation  on the horizon or poised to be put into action.   Read More

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