2007 June
2007 June Vol. 5, No. 6
Focus on...Law & Legislation
Alternative Legal Resources
These days, suing someone is often the knee-jerk reaction to resolve a problem. But before you call your attorney, focus on determining exactly what you're using your legal professionals to do. For example, do you really need to go to court over a minor dispute? Read More
2007 Co-op & Condo Expo Exceeds Expectations
For the past two decades, The Cooperator's annual Co-op & Condo Expo has been a destination event for anyone and everyone associated with the tri-state area's co-op and condo building communities. Vendors, service providers, board members, building staff members and residents alike have been coming to the Expo since 1987 to learn about new products and technologies, exchange information, network and improve how their buildings are run. Read More
So, You've Been Sued...
Lawsuits are an unfortunate, expensive fact of life these days—chances are if you live long enough, you'll be involved in one to at least some degree. In the context of an HOA, a legal issue can arise between a resident and the board, between two or more residents, or between a group of residents and the board/management, just to name a few of the more common permutations. People can talk about suing or being sued, but what exactly does that mean? Read More
The New Jersey State Bar Association
The New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) has been the central organization for the law profession in New Jersey since 1899. Continuing a tradition of self-regulation, continuing education and community services, the NJSBA is instrumental in shaping the image of the law and in helping citizens realize their access to the legal system in New Jersey. Read More
Tax Reform Efforts in New Jersey
Few subjects get people as riled up as taxes. Whether it's sales tax, income tax, estate tax or property tax, the thought of the taxation can infuriate and perplex. If not for taxes, after all, we would likely be speaking with British accents, swearing fealty to the Queen. Read More
Governor Corzine's First Year in Trenton
Governor Jon Corzine has finished his first year as governor of New Jersey—he won 54 percent of the vote over Republican nominee Doug Forrester in 2004—and has now begun his second year. It's been an extremely eventful year for the governor—including the almost-fatal car accident that left him grievously injured after the SUV he was riding in swerved to avoid another vehicle on the Garden State Parkway and crashed into a guardrail. Read More
Legislative Update in Trenton
Most people wouldn't know where to begin if they had to fight to keep the government from taking their home for redevelopment by a private developer. In one of many housing-related bills before the state Assembly, legislators are now considering this eminent domain scenario. Politicians in Trenton are working on a variety of housing-related bills, many of which will affect residents of co-ops and condos. The bills run the gamut of issues, from property owners' rights to safety issues such as overcrowding in residential housing. Read More
Legal Nightmares
We've all heard stories—harrowing tales of crazy lawsuits, mishandled misunderstandings, shady dealings, outright fraud. From loony shareholders or unit owners, corrupt staffers or belligerent neighbors, the legal imbroglios residential buildings get involved in make for good reading—as long as they don't involve you. Read More
