Déjà Vu All Over Again: Political Signs in Community Associations

As reported in the Press of Atlantic City, Anita Carbonara has two signs in support of President Barack Obama in the windows of her Barnegat Township home. The Board of Trustees at the Heritage Point, Ms. Carbonara’s homeowners’ association, wants the signs removed. Ms. Carbonara previously made a request to the Board to allow her […]

MAZDABROOK COMMONS HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION v. KHAN

MAZDABROOK COMMONS HOMEOWNERS’ ASSN v. KHAN MAZDABROOK COMMONS HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. WASIM KHAN, Defendant-Respondent. No. (A-65-10), September Term 2010 (067094).Supreme Court of New Jersey.Argued October 24, 2011.Decided June 13, 2012.  CHIEF JUSTICE RABNER delivered the opinion of the Court. The question in this appeal is whether a homeowners’ association can prohibit residents from posting political signs […]

Introduction to Community Association Living

Community Volunteer Leadership Development Program Community volunteer leaders and members can maximize the benefits of community association living by better understanding the history, purpose, and function of community associations. One way to do so is by participating in the Center for Community Association Volunteers’ (CCAV) Community Volunteer Leadership Development Program – offered online or by […]

So Now You’re On the Board

The first steps to superior board performance are clarifying your board’s job and then following through with appropriate plans, actions and evaluation of results. The checklists presented here are intended to assist you in those tasks. They cover a significant number of your responsibilities. The checklists will apply to virtually any association. To use them, […]