If your condominium association has delinquent owners, fear not the dreaded legal fees. In a decision dated May 1, 2015, the Appellate Division confirmed what community association collection attorneys already know. Condominium owners are statutorily and contractually obligated to pay monthly maintenance fees. Most governing documents provide that in the […]
As the end of 2014 approaches, many community associations and board members will be forced to deal with the issue of how well they fared with resolving homeowner delinquencies for the past year. According to an article published by the Mortgage Bankers Association, a Washington, D.C based organization, New Jersey “leads […]
Most community associations have rules and regulations in place governing the parking of vehicles. Violations are typically addressed by the issuance of a fine or, in some instances, towing of the vehicle. However, towing a vehicle in New Jersey requires compliance with the Predatory Towing Prevention Act. In light of […]
In an opinion dated July 8, 2014, the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey ruled that the beneficiary of a decedent’s estate was not responsible to pay delinquent homeowners’ association fees. Homestead at Mansfield Homeowners Association v. Mount, 2014 WL 3055898. The matter was before the Court on […]
Although statistically speaking, cases involving the collection of delinquent homeowners’ association fees do not rank in the top percentage of claims for FDCPA violations filed in federal court, law firms engaged to collect delinquent fees are subject to the FDCPA and law firms have been sued for alleged FDCPA violations. […]
