Bio
Jonathan H. Katz is a shareholder and part of the firm’s New Jersey Community Association practice group. Mr. Katz concentrates his practice in the areas of community association law and general litigation, representing condominium and homeowners associations throughout New Jersey.
Mr. Katz is admitted to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Prior to joining Becker, Mr. Katz served as the law clerk to the Honorable Philip S. Carchman, Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, and the Honorable Neil H. Shuster, Superior Court of New Jersey, Civil/General Equity, Mercer County. He earned his Juris Doctor from Rutgers School of Law – Camden and his Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers College.
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
Mr. Katz advises community associations on matters including:
- Interpretation and amendment of governing documents and the creation and enforcement of rules and regulations
- Mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
- Drafting and negotiation of service contracts
- Fair housing compliance and municipal services agreements
- Assessment collection and foreclosure
In addition to these areas, Mr. Katz has significant experience in handling all types of litigation, including transition.
PROFESSIONAL / COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
- Awarded the “Excellence in Education Award” in 2019 by the Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute
- Awarded the “2019 Author of the Year Award” by the New Jersey Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI-NJ)
- Selected for inclusion in New Jersey Super Lawyers – Rising Stars Edition, 2011-2015
- Member, Supreme Court Special Civil Part Practice Committee, 2015-2022
- Member, New Jersey Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI-NJ)
- Member, CAI-NJ Editorial Committee, 2010-2013, 2015, 2019, and 2022-2023, Chair 2012-2013
- Member, Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute
- Member, Board of Directors, Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute, October 2016-December 2022
- President, Board of Directors, Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute, January 2021-December 2021
- Member, Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute Communications Committee, 2012-2014, Chair 2014
- Member, Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute New Jersey Regional Council, 2014-2017, Chair 2015-2017
- Member, Foundation for Community Association Research – Research Committee, 2015-2019
PUBLICATIONS
- Author, “ARTICLE WILL SELF DESTRUCT IN FIVE (5) SECONDS: Understanding Confidentiality in Community Associations,” February 2023
- Author, “RESTRICTING RENTALS in Community Associations,” November 2022
- Author, “Community Association FAQs: LEGAL EDITION,” Community Trends, June 2022
- Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute – President’s Column, Community Assets, May/June 2021, September/October 2021, November/December 2021
- Author, “Eradicating Discriminatory Covenants in Community Associations Community Trends,” September 2021
- Author, “Introducing Keystone: Our Chapter Has New Name, But The Same Commitment To Building Better Communities Community Assets,” March/April 2021
- Author, “The Legalities of Electronic Voting Post-Radburn,” Community Trends, January 2021
- Author, “Does my Community Need a Social Media Policy,” Community Trends, June 2020
- Author, “Can I Keep My Assistance Animal?” Community Assests, May/June 2020
- Co-Author, “Manager vs. Professional,” Community Trends, March 2020
- Author, “Temple of The Dog: Understanding ‘Assistance Animals’ in Community Associations,” Community Trends, August 2019
- Author, “The ‘F’ Word: Understanding Fiduciary Duty in Community Associations,” Community Assets, July/August 2019
- Author, “Techno-Democracy: How the Radburn Legislation Cleared the Way for Electronic Voting in New Jersey Community Associations,” Community Trends, March 2019
- Author, “Electioneering: The Radburn Bill,” Community Assets, November/December 2017
- Author, “Learning to Fly: Drones in Community Associations,” Community Assets, January/February 2017
- Co-Author, “Sign of the Times: Political Signs in Pennsylvania & New Jersey Community Associations,” Community Assets, September/October 2016
- Co-Author, “New Jersey Supreme Court Distinguishes Luchejko and Holds Community Association Is Not Immune from Liability for Failure to Clear Ice and Snow from Private Sidewalks,” Community Trends, October 2015
- Author, “To Infinity and Beyond: Electronic Voting in Community Associations,” Community Assets, September/October 2014
- Author, “Louie, I Think This is the Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship: Avoiding Transition Mistakes in Community Associations,” Community Trends, January 2014
- Author, “Understanding Community Association Due Process,” Community Assets, September/October 2013
- Author, “Proceed with Caution: Community Association Security and Neighborhood Watch Programs,” Community Assets, September/October 2012
- Author, “One Year Later: Revisiting FHA’s Condominium Project Approval and Processing Guidelines,” Community Assets, July/August 2012
- Author, “Attempting to Make Sense of FHA’s New Condominium Project Approval and Processing Guidelines,” Community Trends, January 2012
- Author, “Protecting Your Association from Fraud,” Community Trends, January 2011
PRESENTATIONS
- Co-Presenter, “Legalities & Logistics of Electronic Voting in Pennsylvania and New Jersey,” Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute Annual Conference & Expo, May 2022
- Co-Presenter, “Show Me the Money: Advanced Collection Procedures for Community Managers,” Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute Fall Manager Symposium, October 2021
- Co-Presenter, “COVID-19 Q&A: Creating a Community Budget,” Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute Virtual Conference & Expo, September 2020
- Co-Presenter, “L-100 – Essentials of Community Association Law,” CAI Community Association Law Seminar, Las Vegas, NV, January 2020
- Co-Presenter, “NJ Legal & Legislative Update,” Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute NJ Regional Council, Cherry Hill, NJ, September 2019
- Co-Presenter, “NJ Legal & Legislative Update,” Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute NJ Regional Council, Cherry Hill, NJ, September 2018
- Co-Presenter, “What You Should Know About the Radburn Bill,” Webinar, August & September 2017
- Co-Presenter, “License to Thrill: Movies, Music & Trademarks, “Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute Conference & Expo, Valley Forge, PA (May 2017)
- Co-Presenter, “Batman v. Superman: The Struggle Regarding Ethics & Confidentiality for Board Members & Community Managers,” CAI-NJ Conference & Expo, Somerset, NJ, October 2016
- Presenter, “Board Member Boot Camp: Ethics and Confidentiality for Board Members,” Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute Conference & Expo, Philadelphia, PA, May 2015
- Co-Presenter, “Update Reserves & New FHA Requirements,” CAI-NJ Conference & Expo, Edison, NJ, October 2011
- Co-Presenter, “Dealing with Rising Delinquencies,” Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute NJ Regional Council, Marlton, NJ, September 2011