Insights & News

For community associations across New Jersey (and beyond), board meetings are the nexus of governance, but they can also be a flashpoint for conflict and turmoil. From a legal perspective, the conduct of these meetings is of critical importance. Well-run meetings see dedicated volunteers collaborate to make thoughtful, effective decisions […]

No board plans to end up in court, but even well-intentioned decisions can lead there. In this exclusive Habitat Magazine editorial series, Becker shareholder Steven Anderson tackles one of the toughest challenges boards face—eviction, when residents go rogue. He shares practical insights and a must-have checklist to help boards manage […]

This issue of CUP covers a wide range of topics for board members and managers. Whether you have questions about the year-end audit report, are dealing with a disruptive condo director, updating your amendments, or considering termination, we’ve got you covered. Don’t miss our featured Halloween podcast episode, where Dee […]

Every community association must prepare an annual budget and use that budget to determine the assessments to be collected for that year. The budget projects income and expenses, and since the budget is only an estimate of future expenses, unexpected events may occur that may prompt the board to make […]

Fort Lauderdale, FL – October 30, 2025 – Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys and lobbyists across the East Coast and internationally, is proud to support the Manne Homeless Prevention Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to keeping families off the streets by addressing the root causes of homelessness. Since […]