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Ocean Club Atlantic City, NJ Condo Balconies Are Still An Issue (NJ) April 23, 2024
We wrote our first article about the Ocean Club Condominium, Atlantic City, New Jersey balconies issue on February 4, 2022. More than two years later, it’s still an issue, as some residents still cannot use their balconies. A concerned Ocean Club Condominium resident reached to us because of our previous coverage Read the article…………………………….
Atlantic City condo board warns of residents allegedly throwing debris at workers (NJ) April 22, 2024
The Ocean Club Condominium Board of Trustees has asked police to look into incidents alleged by workers that some occupants were throwing food and dog feces at them. In a letter dated Friday, the board of the condos at 3101 Boardwalk said the incidents were brought to their attention, and if the problems persist, the engineer of the undisclosed company threatened to walk off the job. Read the article…………………………….
Fire Rips Through Bedminster Condos, Displaces Multiple Families (NJ) April 8, 2024
Multiple families are displaced after a fire ripped through a condominium causing extensive damage to five units in Bedminster on Friday. Read the article…………………………….
Hudson County Property Manager Admits Role in $470K Condominium Fraud Scheme (NJ) April 3, 2024
The scheme was facilitated through the submission of falsified invoices that significantly overcharged the services rendered by Obedos’s company, leading to the condominium complex overpaying by $500,000. Investigations revealed that the complex paid over $1 million for services that were, in reality, worth half that amount. The inflated funds were then distributed as kickbacks, with Bennett receiving $440,000 and Smith receiving $30,000. Read the article…………………………….
Becker Expands New Jersey Community Association Practice with the Addition of Ronald L. Perl (NJ) April 2, 2024
Becker, a leading multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals throughout the United States, proudly welcomes Ronald L. Perl as Counsel in its Community Association Practice. He will be a resident in the firm’s Morristown and Red Bank New Jersey offices. Read the article…………………………….
$15M settlement for man who fell through N.J. condo’s pool stairs March 22, 2024
ABergen County man severely injured when he fell through a wooden stairway while working at a condominium swimming pool has agreed to settle his lawsuit for $15 million. James Visconti, 59, of Saddle Brook, was servicing the pool at Harmon Cove IV community pool in Secaucus on Sept. 6, 2018, when wooden steps collapsed beneath him, sending him to the pavement below, according to court papers. Read the article…………………………….
Essex County Man Pleads Guilty in $470,000 Condo Complex Fraud Scheme (NJ) February 9, 2024
Federal officials said Smith, alongside his conspirators Nathaniel Obedos and Ranaldo Bennett, orchestrated a kickback scheme targeting the condominium complex where Bennett served as the lead property manager, and Smith held the position of superintendent. The trio manipulated repair and maintenance operations to benefit Obedos’s company, through which they executed their fraudulent activities. Read the article…………………………….

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New Jersey Condominium & Homeowner Association Articles

Effective Committees: Maximizing Use of Community Volunteers (NJ)
In a typical co-op, condo, or homeowners association, residents have a lot to say about how their building or community is or should be functioning … but few actually step up to run for and serve on the board that does the actual governing. One reason is that board service can be a heavy lift, requiring time, energy, and diplomacy that the average homeowner might be unable or unwilling to give on a volunteer basis. Read the article…………………………….
Waterproofing Your Building Envelope Protecting Structure & Health (NJ)
With severe weather events becoming ever more common—and more intense—waterproofing your building’s envelope against rain, wind, snow, and ice is a growing concern. To counter the effects of climate change on buildings both old and new, our main focus must be on maintaining the integrity of the structural envelope. Proper, proactive exterior maintenance saves money on repairs, as well as operational costs like cooling, and heating—and a well-maintained building also provides better comfort for its residents. Read the article…………………………….
How To Effectively Handle Conflict in Your Community
When people live in a community, there is bound to be occasional conflict. Homeowners associations (HOAs) and Condominium associations are no different. Conflicts may arise between homeowners or between the board and homeowners. No matter the reason for the conflict, how you handle it will greatly affect the atmosphere and overall well-being of your community. Thus, you should employ the strategies found in the rest of this guide for effectively handling conflict in your HOA or Condominium association. Read ...
New Jersey Supreme Court Affirms Condominium’s Ability to Limit Alleged “Emotional Support Animals,” Clarifying the Process To Be Used For ESA Accommodations
On Wednesday, March 13th, New Jersey’s Supreme Court released its long-awaited decision in the Players Place II Condominium Association v. K.P. case. In 2018, a resident claiming to be disabled for New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (“LAD”) adopted a dog that would ultimately weigh almost 65 lbs. despite Players Place II’s rule prohibiting dogs weighing more than 30 lbs. The association rejected the request, concluding that the resident did not need accommodation because she could have adopted a dog that ...
NJ Appellate Division Reverses Certain Radburn Regulations Impacting Community Associations
On February 23, 2024, the Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division issued its opinion in a case involving regulations promulgated by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) – commonly referred to as the Radburn Regulations – which impose specific requirements on the election process for community associations throughout New Jersey and other areas involving community associations. Read the article…………………………….
From Developer to Homeowners: A Brief Overview of Transition in New Jersey Community Associations
Congratulations on becoming homeowners in your new community! As you settle in and start to personalize your spaces, an important milestone awaits: the transfer of control from the developer to the unit owners. This process, known as “transition,” marks the moment when you and your fellow residents take the reins of your community, shaping its future and ensuring its smooth operation. To help you and your community begin this process, here is a quick overview of the key information about ...
Tort Immunity in New Jersey Community Associations (NJ)
The word “immunity” can conjure up many feelings, especially after living through the past few years of COVID-19. This is somewhat ironic because a different type of immunity became a flashpoint for community associations at the during the pandemic – tort immunity. Read the article…………………………………