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“There is More to S2760” – Community Trends

08.13.2024
Arnold J. Calabrese

Most people in the community association world are now aware of New Jersey’s Senate Bill S2760, commonly known as the Structural Integrity and Reserve Act (“Act”). This legislation introduces crucial provisions for condominium and cooperative buildings, addressing structural integrity, mandating periodic inspections, and improving reserve funding requirements. As community associations...

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

Appellate Division Confirms That Age-Related Ownership Restrictions Are Unlawful

08.08.2024
Karl T. Meth

Many New Jersey age-restricted communities, particularly those in South Jersey, have provisions in their declarations or master deeds that restrict ownership of a home to persons 55 and older or in some cases to 62 years of age and older. Those governing document provisions also require that the home must […]

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

Winning Your Case: Selecting the Right Experts in Community Association Transition Litigation

06.25.2024
John S. Prisco

If your community association is in the midst of transition litigation or in the beginning stages of contemplating bringing suit for transition or construction defects against the developer of your community, then you’re going to need to assemble the right team. In New Jersey, that team will include an “expert.” […]

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

“A Guide to Community Association Governance in New Jersey” – Community Trends

06.03.2024
John S. Prisco

Living in a community association offers an array of benefits – well-maintained common areas, a sense of community, and shared amenities. However, a smooth-running community association relies on a strong foundation built upon a clear and documented framework called the “governing documents.” This framework, however, can be complex and downright […]

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

Becker Successfully Defends Condominium Association in Paterson, New Jersey, Against Nearby Development Proposal

04.15.2024
Martin C. Cabalar

Becker is pleased to announce the successful denial of a Planning Board application on behalf of our client, a 300+ unit condominium association in Paterson, New Jersey. Led by Shareholder Martin Cabalar, Becker presented a compelling case opposing the development of an adjacent property during the City of Paterson Planning […]

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