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UPDATE: Dryer Vent Regulations Are Being Enforced by the Local Fire Safety Officials

03.20.2024
Karl T. Meth

Hopefully, everyone is aware that most Associations’ insurance Companies have been recommending/requiring regular dryer vent cleaning and/or repair (usually every two (2) or three (3) years). Many associations have adopted Resolutions that govern when Owners must perform cleanings and inspection and engage professionals to make needed repairs to the dryer […]

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

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

John S. Prisco Named CAI NJ’s “Speaker of the Year”

02.29.2024
John S. Prisco

We are thrilled to announce Becker shareholder John S. Prisco has been named “Speaker of the Year” by the Community Association Institute’s New Jersey Chapter. John earned this recognition for leading a November 2023 webinar, “Preparing for the Future—Continuity Planning for Community Associations.”  In his discussion, John shared his insights […]

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

From Developer to Homeowners: A Brief Overview of Transition in New Jersey Community Associations

02.28.2024
John S. Prisco

Congratulations on becoming homeowners in your new community! As you settle in and start to personalize your spaces, an important milestone awaits: the transfer of control from the developer to the unit owners. This process, known as “transition,” marks the moment when you and your fellow residents take the reins […]

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

Becker Spotlight: Martin Cabalar on Developer Transition, Construction Defects, & New Jersey’s Structural Integrity and Reserve Funding Law

02.22.2024
Martin C. Cabalar

Recognized by New Jersey Super Lawyers as a ‘Rising Star,’ and ranked by Chambers and Partners in the field of Construction, if you spend a few minutes with Martin Cabalar, you’ll realize it’s true. Cabalar, a shareholder in Becker’s New Jersey office, is part of the firm’s community association and […]

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