Over the summer, CALL released three surveys to garner opinions on hot-button community association issues such as short-term rentals, Emotional Support Animals, and the role of public adjusters in pursuing association insurance claims. We wanted to hear directly from board members, community managers, and owners about their experiences and sentiments […]
Jie Chengying Xiu, Becker’s New York Corporate Shareholder, attended the Global Legal Alliance (GLA)’s Annual Conference 2019 in Singapore from November 5-7, 2019. she presented on the introduction of the U.S. capital markets and the fund-raising methods for Chinese companies, including IPO, RTO, SPAC and private placements. GLA is a […]
Areas of Focus: Corporate
Everyone enjoys a good BBQ, and making sure they are safe should be a priority for any board in a community association. In the mid 2000’s, community associations throughout New Jersey saw a flurry of rule adoptions to comply with the New Jersey Fire Code at the time, which generally […]
Did you know Becker has secured punitive damages and attorneys’ fees under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act for several clients over the past two years? For those of you who don’t know, punitive damages are assessed to punish the defendant for outrageous conduct such as fraud, and are typically […]
Areas of Focus: Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement
Q: Some in our homeowners’ association argue we need not offer any amenities like a swimming pool, tennis court, bocce ball, bingo, community dinners, etc., in order to maintain our “55 and over” status. Others say we must have all these and maybe more. Is there a list of amenities […]
