Community Associations Blog Posts

  • Community Association Reporting Requirements Under the Corporate Transparency Act

    January 22, 2024

    On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) became effective. The main goal of the CTA is to combat financial crimes by enhancing transparency in the ownership and control of corporations. The CTA will be administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network which is part of the Treasury Department and known as “FinCEN.” ...

  • Structural Integrity Bill Imposes New Structural Inspection and Reserve Study Requirements on Certain Community Associations

    January 16, 2024

    On January 8, 2024, Governor Murphy signed into law Senate Bill S2760 (and its companion legislation, Assembly Bill A4384), which is informally known as the “Structural Integrity Bill.” The New Jersey Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI-NJ) and its Legislative Action Committee (LAC) worked diligently with New Jersey lawmakers in the wake of the ...

  • Protecting Your Future – Risk Management + Community Associations

    August 23, 2023

    Community associations, by and through their Boards of Trustees, are responsible for overseeing and maintaining common areas, enforcing rules and regulations, and managing the business of the association. Like any business, associations face a spectrum of potential challenges and risks that can undermine their stability and cause financial or other hardships (not to mention unnecessary ...

  • Community Association Transition Litigation and the Selection of Experts

    July 28, 2023

    In the realm of civil litigation, the involvement of “experts” can make or break a case. An expert is a qualified individual with specialized knowledge, skill, training, education, or experience in a particular field relevant to the issues at hand in the case. These experts are called upon to provide their professional opinions, analyses, or ...

  • Community Association Transition Litigation: “Who ya gonna call?”

    May 5, 2023

    It’s no secret that litigation can be a costly and stressful process, and this can be particularly so for community associations finding themselves facing transition litigation following the transfer of control over the community from the sponsor/developer to the unit owners.  The costs can quickly become overwhelming, leading many potential claimants, including community associations, to ...

  • Spring Maintenance Practices for Community Associations

    March 23, 2023

    Spring is in the air (for now it seems in New Jersey)! Birds are singing, flowers are blooming, and homeowners are emerging from hibernation to tackle their home maintenance projects. For community associations, spring is a crucial time to ensure that Common Elements and areas are properly maintained to avoid costly repairs down the road. Having ...

  • So You’re Going to Get Deposed? Essential Tips for the New Deponent

    March 16, 2023

    Sitting in the “hot seat” for the first time can be a stressful and intimidating experience and especially so if there is significant money on the line. As a seasoned litigator, I have deposed more witnesses than I’d like to admit and have seen many witnesses struggle under the pressure (good for my client, bad ...

  • Pre COVID-19 Construction Cost Estimates Are Likely Outdated

    March 15, 2023

    In New Jersey (and virtually all other states), construction defect cases for common interest community associations are heavily reliant on expert witnesses. Even if a building system is obviously defective — in that windows leak every time it rains, cracks have developed in walls, and sidewalks have sunken from improper soil compaction — the association must ...

  • What Are the Different Types of Community Association Meetings?

    March 14, 2023

    What are the different types of association meetings? How do you know what type of meeting to have? Community associations have board meetings and member meetings; knowing the difference and scheduling the right meeting is critical. Board Meetings for Community Associations At board meetings, the board of trustees conducts its business. The board may have working sessions, ...

  • To Volunteer or Not: The Role of Community Association Board Members

    March 3, 2023

    Community associations by and large rely on the efforts of volunteer board members to ensure their success. These individuals play a critical role in shaping the direction and priorities of the organization, and in ensuring that it remains accountable and responsive to its members. But what does it mean to be a volunteer board member for ...

 

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