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New Legislation to Enhance Owner Participation in Community Association Elections

08.17.2017
J. David Ramsey

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 […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA

When Differences turn into Dysfunction: Why Your Board of Directors Needs a Code of Conduct

08.09.2017
Donna DiMaggio Berger

The role of board members in a community association is fairly straightforward: keep informed on the association’s business operations; be familiar with and come prepared to discuss the agenda items for upcoming board meetings; encourage and participate in constructive, businesslike discussions of those agenda items; and use your judgement to […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA

“Arbitration Clauses In Construction Contracts: Not A One-Size-Fits-All Solution” – ActionLine

08.06.2017
Randy R. Dow

The common widsom is that arbitration provides a swift, private and cost-effective path to dispute resolution. Mindful of this widely held view, some construction companies have learned the hard way that arbitration does not always deliver the promised benefits. Too often, the arbitration process turns out to be more costly […]

Areas of Focus: Construction Law & Litigation, Design Professional Liability

Benefits of the Municipal Services Act

08.04.2017
Martin C. Cabalar

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 […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA