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Becker & Poliakoff Wins Multi-Million Dollar Jury Verdict In Landmark...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contacts:Kris Conesa or Andi PhillipsRoar Mediakconesa@roarmedia.com or aphillips@roarmedia.com(305) 975-5934 or (305) 401-5098Jury Finds Subsidiary of National Developer...
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Q&A: Handling Requests for Emotional Support AnimalsQ: I live in a 40-unit condo building, which has a NO PET AMENDMENT from 1980. A woman recently purchased a unit and has been seen with a dog...
View ArticleQ&A: Unsightly Neighboring Property
BY: J. DAVID RAMSEY Q. We want to clean up the property next door to our association. The association does not own the property. It's less money to just have it cleaned up compared to getting the...
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Q&A: Scheduling of Annual Meetings
By: J. DAVID RAMSEYQ. We're not prepared for our annual meeting which is in August. We'd like to reschedule for September. Can we do that or should we just have an unprepared annual meeting in August...
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Benefits of the Municipal Services Act
Many communities are either not receiving the benefits of the Municipal Services Act or are being substantially shortchanged by the municipality in reimbursements dueBY: MARTIN C. CABALARNew Jersey’s...
View ArticleNew Legislation to Enhance Owner Participation in Community Association...
BY: J. DAVID RAMSEYOn Thursday, July 13, Governor Christie signed legislation to enhance owner participation in community association elections. The CAI Legislative Action Committee, with Community...
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Q&A: Mandatory Evacuation During a Hurricane?
BY: J. DAVID RAMSEYQ. Can we order our residents to evacuate our association in cases of things like hurricanes? Does a state emergency order play a role? If the state orders a mandatory evacuation...
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Q&A: Enforcement of Violations
BY: J. DAVID RAMSEYQ. One resident constantly complains about another resident who is in violation of a HOA rule. As a board we are aware of the violation but allow the situation because of the...
View ArticleDoes Your Homeowners Association Have Adult Only Swims
Did you know that adult only swims in homeowner associations can be discriminatory?The Federal Fair Housing Act [the “Act”] prohibits policies that discriminate against any person in the terms,...
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Did the New Jersey Supreme Court Reduce the Time for a Common Interest...
BY: MARTIN C. CABALAROn September 14, 2017 the New Jersey Supreme Court issued a long anticipated decision in the matter of The Palisades at Fort Lee Condominium Association, Inc., v. 100 Old Palisade,...
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Q&A: Access to Financial Documents
BY: MARTIN C. CABALARQ: How often do HOAs need to provide financial reports that include a balance sheet, receipts for work contacted and bank statements to the contributing members?A: It is not...
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Hudson County Court Distinguishes Controversial Palisades Decision
On December 7, 2017, a Hudson County Superior Court Judge, in the matter of Grandview II at Riverwalk Port Imperial Condominium Association, Inc. v. K. Hovnanian at Port Imperial Urban Renewal III,...
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Q&A: Charging for Copies of Financial Documents
BY: MARTIN C. CABALARQuestion: Is there a limit how much we can charge to pull, provide and copy requested paperwork? Can we make a profit?Answer:Yes, there is a limit to the amount a...
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Q&A: Board Member Confidentiality Agreements
By: Martin C. CabalarQ: Can board members adopt a policy requiring all members of the Board to execute a confidentiality agreement? A: While there is no New Jersey case law directly on...
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Q&A: Handling a Homeowner Request to Review Counsel’s Invoices
BY: MARTIN C. CABALARQ: A resident is demanding copies of attorney invoices, but aren’t these subject to the attorney-client privilege? A: The simple answer is: it depends. While “it...
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Becker’s Brand Evolution - A Message to Clients & Friends
BY: MARTIN C. CABALARWe’re Becker & Better Than Ever......and we have a powerful story to tell. One that captures our pioneering spirit, our passion, and our unwavering commitment to our clients...
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Q&A: Amendments to the New Jersey Public Recreational Bathing Code and the...
BY: MARTIN C. CABALARQ: Our association is considering eliminating the lifeguard at our pool. Do we need to do anything other than post “swim at your own risk” signs?A: Many communities...
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UPDATE: Recent Clarifications from the New Jersey Department of Health on the...
BY: MARTIN C. CABALARIn our most recent blog post, we responded to a reader considering eliminating the lifeguard at their pool. This is something that many communities have considered doing this pool...
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Q&A: Barking Dog - Please Help!
BY: MARTIN C. CABALARQ: Our community has a resident who leaves their unattended, large service dog on the balcony. The dog barks once or twice every time it sees anyone walk by. This goes on all day...
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Let No Man Put Us Under
The New Jersey Appellate Division Upholds the Sanctity of Property Held as Tenants by the Entirety BY: ANGELA M. MORISCOIn a decision dated, May 8, 2018, approved for publication, the New Jersey...
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FDCPA & Debts That Can Cause Despair
Condominium & HOA Collections & ComplianceBY: ANGELA M. MORISCO, ESQ.The Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”) 15 U.S.C.A. § 1692, et seq. applies to attorneys engaged in the...
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What’s In Your Policy...Is Your Coop or Condo Ready for NYC Smoking Rules?
BY: ANGELA M. MORISCO, ESQ,Last August, New York City enacted Local Law 147 which requires owners of class A multiple dwellings to adopt and disclose a smoking policy. Although touted as a disclosure...
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Vincenzo Mogavero Receives M.B.A. from Cornell University
Vincenzo Mogavero, chair of our New Jersey and New York litigation groups, has just received his M.B.A. from Cornell University.Vincenzo joined the New York office as a litigator in August 2011, and...
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Fear Not the Dreaded Legal Fees: Part Two
BY: ANGELA M. MORISCO, ESQ.Very often boards of condominiums and other community associations hesitate to engage in litigation against unit owners who fail to pay common expense assessments due to...
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Is Your Neighbor Really A Nuisance?
BY: MARTIN C. CABALARWe often see complaints from community associations regarding smoking, cooking smells or noise emanating from one unit to another. This leads to the question: what, if anything,...
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