The New Jersey Supreme Court has finally joined the majority of other states by holding that the standard developer/general contractor commercial general liability insurance policy (“CGL policy”) covers consequential damages caused by the faulty workmanship of their subcontractors. The ruling is significant for condominium and homeowner associations that suffer from […]
Category: The New Jersey Condo Blog
Q: I live in a condo. We are having some issues with residents that are moving into the building and requesting a companion dog. They always say they can a letter from their doctor. Please advise, your help is greatly appreciated. A: The Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act (FHAA) requires […]
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Condo, Co-Op & HOA
Were you promised “breathtaking,” “unparalleled waterfront views” or an “unbelievable panoramic range” of views of the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline from your condominium unit, only to have your view obstructed by a neighboring building constructed after your purchase? Depending on the circumstances surrounding the sale and marketing of your condominium, […]
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Condo, Co-Op & HOA
A recent decision of a New York trial court proved very costly for a cooperative. An owner successfully sued the co-op for breach of the warranty of habitability, constructive eviction and breach of contract based on the infiltration of second hand smoke into the owner’s apartment. The New York Real Property Law […]
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Condo, Co-Op & HOA
Don’t leave money on the table by assuming that a Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing by an owner wipes out or limits payment of a condominium association’s pre-petition claim for unpaid fees and assessments. A recent decision of the United States District Court, on appeal from an order of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, is a solid […]
Areas of Focus:
Condo, Co-Op & HOA
