Seaside Heights officials said this week that they would modify plans for a bathhouse facility on the town’s boardwalk following complaints – and a tacit legal threat – from owners of units in a nearby condominium. The borough council, however, strongly pushed back on complaints from other seasonal residents asking for the project to be […]
Army veteran still waits to go home, five years after townhouse association ripped it up (NJ)
Brooks Conner sat in his wheelchair, surveying what’s left of his home. Reminders of his past life are piled in the living room — two rolled-up American flags, a Christmas coffee mug, faded artwork. In 2020, while this U.S. Army veteran spent two months in the hospital due to a heart ailment, his townhouse was […]
N.J. woman’s emotional support chickens land her in a legal battle
Lori Smith says her five chickens provide emotional support and therapy, but the homeowners association in her Gloucester County development say the birds need to go. The association claims neighbors are complaining about the chickens and has filed a lawsuit against Smith and her husband, David Miller, to force the removal of the chickens and […]
2 condo complex buildings destroyed in Leonia fire (NJ)
Two buildings at a condo complex in Leonia were destroyed in a Friday morning fire. The fire broke out just after 8:30 a.m. on Grand Avenue. Multiple crews responded to the location from neighboring municipalities throughout Bergen County. Video news report……………………..
Seaside Heights Condo Owners Oppose Bathrooms, Say It Will Make Beach Too Crowded (NJ)
A group of Seaside Heights property owners – primarily seasonal residents whose condominium units are located on and around Hiering Avenue – doubled down on their opposition to the reconstruction of a bath house destroyed in Superstorm Sandy, saying the amenity would make the beach on their street too crowded. Residents of one of the […]
Roofer dies after being crushed under concrete at N.J. condo, police say
A roofer working at an Egg Harbor Township condominium complex died Tuesday afternoon after he was crushed by falling concrete, police said. The 23-year-old man, who was not identified, was part of a crew that was cleaning up at the end of the day after performing demolition and construction on the exterior of the Clubs […]
Cherry Hill FD Subdues All-Hands Tavistock Condo Fire in Freezing Temperatures (NJ)
One firefighter sustained minor injuries, but all building occupants were evacuated safely. (article behind a subscription paywall)
Crews extinguish fire that burned through condos in Cherry Hill, NJ
Fire crews in New Jersey are investigating the cause of a fire that tore through at least four condominium units in Cherry Hill, New Jersey on Monday night……Within a half hour, officials said that the main unit that was involved in the fire had partially collapsed while other units continued to burn. Read the article…………………………….
My Building Is Doing Unexplained Work. Can I Stop Paying Dues Until They Explain? (NJ)
Q: I live in a condominium in Passaic County, N.J., where the board recently authorized the replacement of all the balcony railings in our building. Was this a safety issue? A cosmetic fix? No one seems to know, and the board is not providing more information. The job was estimated to last three months, but […]
3 people taken to hospital after Middletown condo fire (NJ)
Three people were treated for smoke inhalation on Wednesday night after a fire at the Beacon Place condominium complex in the Belford section of the township, according to authorities. Read the article…………………………….
The Ocean Grove Community Association Honors Neptune Township EMS (NJ)
The Night of Gratitude, hosted by the Ocean Grove Community Association’s Giving Committee (OGCA) on Saturday, January 4th, was an evening to remember, as the community came together to celebrate and honor the local emergency medical services (EMS) teams of Neptune Township. Read the article…………………………….
Boy, 6, dies after being pulled from fire at Ewing Twp. condo (NJ)
An unresponsive child has died after he was pulled from a multi-unit condo building in Ewing Township, according to police. The blaze broke out around 3 p.m. Thursday at the complex located on Lower Ferry Road. Police say officers learned about a trapped boy on the fourth floor when they arrived on the scene. […]
NJ woman accused of scamming $1M as condo property manager
A 43-year-old Morris County woman has been accused of scamming more than $1 million from her employer while working as an on-site property manager at a condo complex. Martinia Heath, of Morris Plains, was charged with second-degree counts of theft by deception and impersonation, as well as one count each of third- and fourth-degree forgery. […]
HOA Crisis: Bad news for seniors and condo owners in general (NJ)
If you live in a condo or planned unit development that has HOA fees, you’ve probably already gotten the bad news. Your costs are more than likely going up, WAY UP. I spoke to the manager of a building last month who warned his unit owners to be prepared for a BIG increase in their […]
Shark River Hills Property Owner’s Association Thanksgiving Food Drive (NJ)
Shark River Hills Property Owners Association (SRHPOA) is running a Thanksgiving Food Drive in cooperation with Boy Scout Troop 31. Donations can be dropped off at the Municipal Marina (149 South Riverside Drive Neptune NJ 07753) between now and November 23rd and will be donated to Asbury Park’s Mercy Center. Read the article…………………………….
Ocean Grove Homeowners Association Giving Committee November Drive is On Now (NJ)
The Ocean Grove Homeowner’s Association Giving Committee is partnering with Jersey Shore Dream Center for the November installment of their Giving Drive. Read the article…………………………….
One person hospitalized, others rescued from Woodbridge condo fire (NJ)
One person was taken to the Burn Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston following a condominium complex fire Sunday night, in which several other people had to be rescued from their balconies. Read the article…………………………….
New Structural Integrity Law In New Jersey – Community Association Compliance Required
As we enter the last quarter of 2024, we want to again remind our New Jersey community association clients to review whether their buildings require structural inspections pursuant to the new Structural Integrity Law (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.). Unlike the January 8, 2024 law relating to reserve studies and reserve funding, (which applies to nearly […]
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Triggers Evacuation at Montclair Condo Building (NJ)
A 27-unit condominium building in Montclair was evacuated on October 10 after elevated gas levels were found in the hallways and stairs and dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in the basement. The Montclair Fire Department reports that no residents were sickened. Read the article…………………………….
Neptune condo association targeted by NJ after harassment in ‘Russian spy’ neighbor fight
The state Attorney General’s Office said a woman was repeatedly harassed by her Neptune condominium neighbors, who called her a “Russian spy,” and the case has now placed the condominium homeowners association in legal hot water too. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights announced on Sept. 9 that Findings of […]
Dog Dies, Multiple Cats Rescued From Basking Ridge Condo Fire (NJ)
One dog has died and multiple cats were rescued from a fire at a Basking Ridge condo on Monday…..Officers saw heavy smoke coming from within the unit and area, said Bernards Township Police Lt. Timothy King. “Officers quickly evacuated anyone from the area and entered the unit to assist with removing several domestic animals,” said […]
Division on Civil Rights Announce Enforcement Actions for Alleged Harassment in Housing Based on National Origin and Sex (NJ)
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has issued Findings of Probable Cause in a matter where a resident living in a condominium at The Summit in Neptune repeatedly harassed a neighbor on the basis of national origin and sex in violation of the New Jersey […]
Platkin and DCR Announce Enforcement Actions for Alleged Harassment (NJ)
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has issued Findings of Probable Cause in a matter where a resident living in a condominium at The Summit in Neptune repeatedly harassed a neighbor on the basis of national origin and sex in violation of the New Jersey […]
Affordable Condos’ Money Woes Shut Out Buyers (NJ)
The three townhomes for sale at Red Bank’s Cedar Crossing affordable housing development seem like a potential godsend for a working-class family looking for a home amid a nationwide affordable housing shortage: one three-bedroom and a pair of two-bedroom units in a great town ranging in price from $138,000 to $231,000. There’s just two catches. […]
Medford Lakes Brokers Deal with Camden County Insurance Fund to Extend Liability Coverage to Colony After HOA’s Policy Canceled (NJ)
An agreement brokered by Medford Lakes Borough and the Camden County Joint Insurance Fund (JIF) [which the borough is part of despite being a Burlington County municipality] has purportedly averted what would otherwise have been considerable financial strain placed on the Medford Lakes Colony Club to the point that the homeowners association (HOA) for Medford […]
Six People Displaced After Condo Complex Fire In South Jersey, Red Cross Says
At least six people were without homes after a fire broke out at a condominium complex near Mays Landing, officials said. Read the article…………………………….
Condo destroyed by fire in Mays Landing, NJ
At least one condo unit was destroyed by fire late Friday night in Mays Landing. At the scene, authorities found a fire in a second-floor unit and additional fire companies from Egg Harbor Township, Mays Landing, and Atlantic City International Airport were called to the scene. Read the article…………………………….
$4.7M Awarded To Berkeley Beach Condo Owners After Seizure Of Dunes (NJ)
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection offered the Midway Beach Condominium Association $500 to take their beachfront property. Now, the DEP will pay them $4.7 million after a trial ruled in the condo owners’ favor. Read the article…………………………….
Firefighters save dog from Piscataway condo complex fire; 13 people affected (NJ)
The Red Cross New Jersey is assisting 13 people from four families following a fire Thursday afternoon at 4000 Avalon Way in Piscataway. Several condos were damaged from the flames, smoke and water used to bring it under control. Read the article…………………………….
Ocean County condo owners get $4.7M after NJ only offered $500 to seize their sand dunes
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection must pay $4.7 million to Midway Beach Condominium Association, after an Ocean County jury ruled July 26 ruled the group was not properly compensated for the state’s taking of beachfront property for a dune construction project. Read the article…………………………….
NJ condo discriminated against (resident) with disabilities, state says
In Bergen County, a resident of the Saddle River Estates condominium complex filed a complaint against the condo association and its management company, One Madison Management Corp., for discrimination, the state said. The resident, who has a disability, asked to keep his car in his assigned parking space during snowstorms for easier access to his […]
Some Residents Feel ‘Trapped’ at Cedar Crossing Development (NJ)
According to the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA), which provides funding for housing assistance programs in the state, the issue arises from Cedar Crossing’s delinquency rate. The delinquency rate is determined by how many homeowners are in arrears on their mortgage or monthly condo association dues. If the rate is too high […]
Homeowner Associations Claim Scotch Plains Has Not Adequately Reimbursed Them for Snow Removal Costs (NJ)
Claiming that the Township has failed to reimburse them adequately for having to provide their own snow plow and other DPW services in their neighborhoods, residents of The Enclave at Shackamaxon and Village Park Court, have filed lawsuits against Scotch Plains. Representatives of two associations stated their case during public commentary at the Township Council […]
Fire leaves several residents in Lakewood displaced (NJ)
Several residents in Lakewood are now displaced after a fire ripped through some apartments on Thursday. Video showed flames and smoke filling the sky as a result of 15 Amber Grove condos being affected. Fire officials say some units were destroyed by smoke and water damage. Some were left without power. Read the article…………………………….
Shuttered Ocean City Condo Complex Hits Market for $7 Million (NJ)
A troubled Ocean City condominium complex closed since April because of structural problems is now up for sale for $7 million and is being pitched as a development site. The Seaspray Condominiums are currently surrounded by a chain-link fence cutting off access to the 32-unit property at the corner of 34th Street and Bay Avenue […]
Jersey City Man Charged in Theft from Union City Homeowners Association (NJ)
Authorities have charged a Jersey City man in connection with the theft of funds from a Union City homeowners association. According to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez, members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Investigations Unit arrested 39-year-old Eric Li yesterday at the prosecutor’s office in Secaucus. Read the article…………………………….
Council Tells HOA To Revise Bylaws (NJ)
A home owners association in the township will need to revise some of its bylaws concerning the election of trustees to their board. The issue was addressed during a recent Township Council meeting, after they discussed it in closed session. A few months ago, the council had passed a resolution regarding residents of Harmony Farms […]
After a Decade, Brick Officials Say Efforts to Obtain Sound Wall for Community ‘Exhausted’ (NJ)
After trying for the better part of a decade to advocate on behalf of a group of residents who live in a Brick Township condominium complex for a sound wall to be installed between their homes and the Garden State Parkway, officials say their options for recourse have been “exhausted.” Read the article…………………………….
Multiple residents displaced following blaze that destroyed East Windsor condo building (NJ)
Multiple people were displaced following a three-alarm fire and roof collapse Monday afternoon at a condominium complex in East Windsor, Mercer County that gutted several units. According to Red Cross, 47 people were displaced from 24 units. News 12 New Jersey was told no one was injured in the fire. Read the article…………………………….
Afternoon Fire at Piscataway Condo Complex Collapses Roof, Displaces Residents (NJ)
A mid-afternoon fire destroyed part of a condo building in the Commons at Piscataway development on Saturday. Piscataway fire crews were called to the scene at about 3:00 pm where video posted on social media showed flames engulfing the balcony area of a rear second-floor unit in the 101-104 building at the corner of Jesse […]
8 injured when stairs collapse at New Jersey condo
Inspectors don’t know what made the front porch stairs at a condo in Newark, New Jersey collapse over the weekend Video news report……………………..
Ocean Grove surrenders on allowing Sunday morning beach access, at least for now (NJ)
The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, which governs much of life in a place that has been nicknamed “God’s Square Mile,” has been forced to allow access to the beach from its boardwalk on Sunday mornings, at least for now. Last fall, the state Department of Environmental Protection ordered the association to allow access to […]
Why residents living around this N.J. lagoon finally have ‘control over our own destiny’ (NJ)
Agroup of homes directly within feet of a New Jersey bay can now manage the man-made waterway how it wants after acquiring the inlet from a municipality. The sale of Anchorage Poynte Lagoon in Egg Harbor Township ends several years of setbacks by a local homeowners association to gain control over the channel off Stern […]
Fire Doused at North Pointe Hollow Condominium Complex (NJ)
Multiple fire companies worked for around two hours to contain the blaze within the unit, overcoming challenges posed by hoarding/storage conditions. Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention officers Carlin and Herbst are investigating the fire’s cause, with initial reports pointing to an accidental origin involving a small electronic device charging in the bathroom. Read the article…………………………….
Red Bank: DEP Targets Vapors at Condo Complex (NJ)
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has installed a mitigation system at Red Bank’s Marion Street condominium complex, where elevated levels of chemical vapors were detected inside homes. Read the article…………………………….
A heaping, scrap metal mess: Port Liberté residents sue neighbor Sims Metal over noise, health issues (NJ)
It has been a hot mess, both metaphorically and literally, for condominium residents living next to a scrapyard on the city’s Hudson River waterfront. “Excessive” noise, dust blowing over, bright lights at night and even fires and explosions are among the many complaints against the scrapyard from those residing right across the channel at the […]
Ocean Club Atlantic City, NJ Condo Balconies Are Still An Issue (NJ)
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)
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 […]
Fire Rips Through Bedminster Condos, Displaces Multiple Families (NJ)
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)
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 […]