A key to success and functionality in any relationship is clear, consistent communication. In a residential community, part of achieving functionality is managing the information in the governing documents and records which detail the …
Q I am the president of a condominium association in Trenton. One of the board members suggested we put a term limit on board members. Currently we do not have such a provision in our bylaws. How would be go about making an amendment? …
Q Can a condo owner be elected president if they have a lien on their condo due to not paying some of their maintenance fees? Is this a conflict of interest? —Conflicted in Camden A “Each condominium association's by…
Read any of the major business publications or websites and you’re bound to find articles on the importance of delegating. It’s one of the most fundamental skills for a successful business owner to have. A simple Internet search finds sc…
Q According to the bylaws, our condo association is supposed to hold the annual meeting within the first thirty (30) days of each fiscal year. This meeting was rescheduled due to weather but a quorum was not achieved. When questioned if…
Q Our annual meeting keeps getting rescheduled for unknown reasons. It's now seven months overdue. What can we do as residents? We want to be up to date with the events and expenses of the community as well as hold our annual election. …
Working in groups can be a challenge. Working in groups when people’s homes—and possibly their life savings—are involved can be a far greater challenge. It’s one faced every day by those brave souls who volunteer to serve on their co-op …
Everybody sometimes disagrees with the decisions of their condo or co-op board. Maybe the choice to rearrange the garbage receptacles out front seems ridiculous, or the ongoing clattering of machinery on the roof is driving the top-flo…
There certainly is no shortage of co-op and condo management companies in New Jersey. And since there are hundreds of management companies vying for your attention and your business regardless of the size of your condo or HOA, it can b…
Disorganized and poorly-run board meetings are time-wasters that can make even the most ardent board member cringe at the thought of an upcoming session. On the flip side, a well-run board meeting can be a productive hour or two or thr…