Q&A: Enforcement of Violations

Q:     One resident constantly complains about another resident who is in violation of a HOA rule. As a board we are aware of the violation but allow the situation because of the personal situation involved. We have communicated to the complaining resident we do not wish to discuss why […]

Q:     Can we order our residents to evacuate our association in cases of things like hurricanes? Does a state emergency order play a role? If the state orders a mandatory evacuation can we fine residents who remain? A:     Generally, if the State or local authorities have not issued […]

On Thursday, July 13, Governor Christie signed legislation to enhance owner participation in community association elections. The CAI Legislative Action Committee, with Community Association Practice Chair, Dave Ramsey, leading the effort, worked side-by-side with Senator Gordon, the primary sponsor of the bill, to ensure that the final version of the […]

New Jersey’s Municipal Services Act (the “Act”), N.J.S.A. 40:67-23.2 – 23.8, requires that every municipality provide “qualified private communities” with certain municipal services on its roads or streets or reimburse those communities for such services.  The purpose of the Act is to eliminate double payment for services (such as snow and ice removal, lighting […]

A:     We’re not prepared for our annual meeting which is in August. We’d like to reschedule for September. Can we do that or should we just have an unprepared annual meeting in August to just say we had one? B:     While we would normally not advise a board […]