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Involved Versus Committed: Does My Community Association Need a Social Media Policy?

02.29.2024
Jonathan H. Katz

Across the green from Becker’s Morristown office is a delightful restaurant named “The Committed Pig.” When you walk in the door, a sign on the wall explains the restaurant’s interesting moniker: the best way to describe the difference between involvement and commitment is “bacon & eggs” the chicken is involved, […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New Jersey Condo, Co-Op & HOA

“How to Proactively Utilize Your Community Association Attorney” – Community Trends

01.03.2024
Jonathan H. Katz

Normally, attorneys must be reactive when asked to address an important question, issue, or even a pending lawsuit, so it is a pleasant surprise when attorneys are asked to be proactive and impart their wisdom and advice to our community association clients. Here are a few suggestions for how your […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New Jersey Condo, Co-Op & HOA

Is Your Community Association Receiving the Benefits of the Municipal Services Act?

06.27.2023
Jonathan H. Katz

New Jersey’s Municipal Services Act, N.J.S.A. 40:67-23.2 to -23.8, which went into effect in 1993, is the first (and possibly still the only) legislation in the country that requires cities and towns to provide certain municipal services or reimbursements to community associations within their borders. In short, the Act requires every municipality […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New Jersey Condo, Co-Op & HOA

“Searching With My Good Eye Closed: Addressing Mental Illness in Community Associations ” – Community Trends

06.14.2023
Jonathan H. Katz

On December 19, 2022, a 73-year-old resident of a condominium in Toronto, Canada shot and killed five people — including three members of the association board — allegedly over a long-running dispute with the association. According to the police reports and court documents, the resident had for a significant time […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New Jersey Condo, Co-Op & HOA