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Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of September 1

09.01.2025

Lawmakers return to Washington this week following their month-long August recess and the Labor Day holiday. Congress now has until the end of the month to pass some form of government funding legislation to avoid a shutdown. In the meantime, House lawmakers return to a packed legislative agenda this week, […]

Community Update – August 2025

08.31.2025

As the school year begins, it’s a great time to open the door to fresh ideas and new opportunities. This edition of CUP covers everything you need to stay organized and prepared for the year ahead. We dive into condominium budgets, contract reviews, and Florida’s latest law on recording Zoom […]

“Hard Flooring Bothers Downstairs Neighbor” – News-Press

08.31.2025

Q: I recently had new flooring installed in my condominium unit. The board president approached me, saying that they have reports from owners of the units below mine complaining they can now hear my family’s footsteps throughout the day. However, I think it is normal to hear footsteps in a […]

New Law Updates: Structural Integrity and Reserve Funding Legislation (S3992)

08.28.2025

On August 21, 2025, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed S3992, a bill promoted by the Community Associations Institute Legislative Action Committee (“CAI LAC”). This bill modifies requirements of the New Jersey Structural Integrity and Reserves Law relating to capital reserve studies, 30-year funding plans, and capital reserve funds. Specifically, […]

We’ve Got Answers: Your Questions About Mediation Part Five

08.28.2025
Gary M. Schaaf

Q:  Are parties to community association disputes required to mediate their claims before suit can be filed? A:  Most disputes between community associations – in other words, between condominium and homeowners’ associations and their members or other residents – are subject to what is known as mandatory statutory presuit mediation. […]

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