On September 1, 2026, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed into law the Garden State Balcony Solar Act (S-2368/A-4836), which enables owners and renters to install small, “plug-in” solar panels that can fit on a balcony, patio, porch, or other space. According to media reports regarding the legislation, these solar panels are […]
Effective September 12, 2024, the New Jersey Legislature approved legislation addressing Legionella bacteria1 prevention in New Jersey water systems. This law supplements the “Safe Drinking Water Act” (N.J.S.A. § 58:12A-1 et seq.) and requires certain buildings managed by community associations to develop within 24 months, and implement within 27 months, […]
In my opinion, one of the most important things CAI-NJ does is recognize and remember those individuals who have meant so much to the chapter and our community association industry here in New Jersey. Names like Dennis Casale, Candice Bladt, Wendell Smith, Jules Frankel, and Denise Becker. Keeping names alive […]
WHAT HAPPENED: The shareholder claimed the co-op had engaged in a scheme to deprive her of her rights to the roof garden under the proprietary lease, further alleging that the co-op held a meeting in 2024 to a lease amendment to limit the shareholder’s rights and “exclusive use” of the […]
WHAT HAPPENED: The courts are fond of saying, as the highest court of the state has itself said, a cooperative is a “little hub of democracy.” Well, as we all know, that means a lot of fighting these days. And that is what has been going on with Inwood Tower, […]
