The New Jersey Cooperator, The Condo, HOA & Co-op Monthly

Management

Managing Mental Health Issues

Addressing Residents With Sensitivity

Running a community association requires boards and managers to work with people from all walks of life, including those…

Management

2019 February

Keys, Key Fobs, and Door Codes

Controlling Access to Your Building

2019 January

Non-Resident Board Members

Managing Absentee Decision Makers

2019 January

Running Small Associations

Unique Communities, Unique Needs

2019 January

Addressing Management Problems

Communication, Mediation, Cooperation

Finance

Capital Reserve Funds

How Much Do You Really Need?

As community members, co-op and condo owners work together to maintain the greater structure in which they live – not ju…

Finance

2018 July

When Associations Borrow

What to Know Before Taking Out a Loan

2018 July

Business Corporation Law Versus Conflicts of Interest

How Both Impact Boards

2018 July

The Tax Act of 2017

Implications for Co-ops, Condos, and HOAs

2017 October

Appropriate Use of Common Funds

Handling Other People’s Money

On The Board

Access to Documents

Understanding Residents’ Access to Information

Living in a co-op, condo or community association can simplify a lot: maintenance issues that keep single-family homeown…

2019 February

Managing Board Conflict

How to Maintain Harmony

2019 February

Self-Management Strategies

Smart Business for Busy Boards

2019 February

Board Demographics

Old Guard Versus New Blood

2019 February

Board Optics

The Perception of Performance

Cars, Cars Everywhere

How to Effectively Manage Parking

On any given night, you will find hoards of people swarming the densely populated cities and townships in New Jersey in…

2014 January

Knowing When to Call Your Manager

Response to Calls is an Essential Part of the Manager’s Job

2014 January

Secrets of Successful Managers

Communication, Accommodation, Cooperation

2014 January

Managing Amenities

Who’s in Charge of What?

2014 January

Changing Managers or Firms?

Don’t Overlook the Details!

Keeping Track of Paperwork

Properly Managing HOA Records

While keeping the records of the association is not the most fascinating part of serving on a board, it is in some ways…

2014 February

Board/Owner Do’s & Don’ts

What Makes a Board Successful

2014 February

Howdy, Neighbor

Cultivating a Sense of Community

2013 February

Building a Better Board

Common Traits of Successful Boards

2013 February

Better, Stronger, Faster...

The Scoop on Electronic Communication

Maintenance

Exterior Cleaning

Cleanliness and Curb Appeal

Home is where the heart is, sure – but it’s also where most of any given owner or shareholder’s money is. For most peop…

2019 March

Maintaining Exterior Spaces

Safety, Longevity, and Aesthetics

2019 March

Building Demolition

Managing Chaos, Minimizing Disruption

2019 January

Soundproofing

Multifamily Silence Technology

2018 November

Elevator Repair and Replacement Projects

Maximizing Safety, Minimizing Disruption

Exterior Signage

Monetizing Your Outside Space

The signs, they are everywhere. They give elegance and style to the names of our buildings and communities. They earn ex…

2018 March

Roof Maintenance

Taking Care of Your Condo, Co-op or HOA From the Top Down

2018 March

Planning Ahead

Staying on Top of Building Maintenance

2017 March

Vendor Relationships

Working With Those Who Work for You

2017 March

Exterior Inspections

How’s Your Facade?

Plumbing the Depths

Pipes, Drains and Your HOA's Water Supply

Few things illustrate the fragility of modern civilization more clearly than plumbing problems. A broken pipe, a backed…

2014 November

Boiler Maintenance Basics

The Heat Is On

2014 November

Your Building's Anatomy

Systems That Keep Your Building Community Running

2013 November

Where's the Money?

Alternative Funding for Capital Improvements

2013 November

Live Long and Prosper

Life Spans of Building Systems

Design

Basement Rooms

Turning ‘Dead’ Space Into Common Space

Residential Architecture Trends

What’s Hot in High-Rises?

The Value of Redecorating

Do Aesthetic Changes Increase Value?

Recreational Amenities for Kids

Having Fun While Keeping Safe

Horticultural Art in Your Lobby

Green Walls Can Enliven a Building’s Common Area

Insurance

The Chain of Communication

Establishing Connections — and Boundaries — Between Board and Residents

The Upsides of Board Service

Benefits, Rewards, and a Job Well Done

Responsibility for Repairs

Whose Insurance Pays?

The Risks of Being Un(or Under)insured

Owners Uncovered

Attracting Talent

How to Find the Right People to Serve on the Board

Organizations

The New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association

Keeping the Garden State Green

The National Fire Protection Association

Working to Stop Fires Before They Start

Keeping It Cool

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

Keeping It Cool

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

Concentrating on Community Association Law

A Look at the College of Community Association Law

Events

Tue, Jul 9, 9:00am – 1:00pm

CAI-NJ: 2019 CMCA Exam Study Group - Coffee & Cram

Tue, Jul 9, 9:00am – 1:00pm add to calendar 09-07-2019 09:00 09-07-2019 13:00 America/New_York CAI-NJ: 2019 CMCA Exam Study Group - Coffee & Cram Space is limited. Register now to reserve you place. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Free for CAI-NJ Manager Members who have successfully completed the M-100 class. For information, visit www.cai-nj.org. CAI-NJ Headquarters, 500 Harding Road, Freehold, NJ MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-NJ: 2019 CMCA Exam Study Group - Coffee & Cram

Space is limited. Register now to reserve you place. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Free for CAI-NJ Manager Members who have successfully completed the M-100 class. For information, visit www.cai-nj.org.

CAI-NJ Headquarters, 500 Harding Road, Freehold, NJ map

Wed, Jul 10, 8:00am – 5:00pm

IREM-NJ: Managing Maintenance Operations And Property Risk - MNT402

Wed, Jul 10, 8:00am – 5:00pm add to calendar 10-07-2019 08:00 11-07-2019 17:00 America/New_York IREM-NJ: Managing Maintenance Operations And Property Risk - MNT402 Regular Price: $745.00-$845.00* ; Member Price: $599.00-$699.00* ( * Course qualifies for early pricing). For information, visit www.iremnj.org. Carnegie Center, Building 506, Princeton Room, Princeton, NJ MM/DD/YYYY

IREM-NJ: Managing Maintenance Operations And Property Risk - MNT402

Regular Price: $745.00-$845.00* ; Member Price: $599.00-$699.00* ( * Course qualifies for early pricing). For information, visit www.iremnj.org.

Carnegie Center, Building 506, Princeton Room, Princeton, NJ map

Wed, Jul 10, 2:00pm – 3:00pm

CAI Webinar: Finding Happiness: The Key to Fuel Success and Performance at Work

Wed, Jul 10, 2:00pm – 3:00pm add to calendar 10-07-2019 14:00 10-07-2019 15:00 America/New_York CAI Webinar: Finding Happiness: The Key to Fuel Success and Performance at Work Does success make you happy or does happiness makes you successful? For many of us, we always believed that if we had money, a great job, a nice car, then happiness would follow. But, recent discoveries have shown that this is incorrect, particularly at work Happiness does fuel success and improves performance at work. Studies show that if we are positive, our brains become more engaged, creative, motivated, energetic, resilient, and productive on the job. At a time when our society faces unusual polarization and conflict, happiness offers leaders the means to meet those challenges with clarity, openness, and compassion. For information, visit <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.caionline.org&sa=D&ust=1560180240278000&usg=AOvVaw2u4La7n-6gCXiV2WjeeCsJ" target="_blank">www.caionline.org</a>. MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Webinar: Finding Happiness: The Key to Fuel Success and Performance at Work

Does success make you happy or does happiness makes you successful? For many of us, we always believed that if we had money, a great job, a nice car, then happiness would follow. But, recent discoveries have shown that this is incorrect, particularly at work Happiness does fuel success and improves performance at work. Studies show that if we are positive, our brains become more engaged, creative, motivated, energetic, resilient, and productive on the job. At a time when our society faces unusual polarization and conflict, happiness offers leaders the means to meet those challenges with clarity, openness, and compassion. For information, visit <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.caionline.org&sa=D&ust=1560180240278000&usg=AOvVaw2u4La7n-6gCXiV2WjeeCsJ"; target="_blank">www.caionline.org</a>;.

Wed, Jul 10, 3:00pm – 9:00pm

2019 CAI-NJ Olympics

Wed, Jul 10, 3:00pm – 9:00pm add to calendar 10-07-2019 15:00 10-07-2019 21:00 America/New_York 2019 CAI-NJ Olympics Registration opens at 3:00 p.m.; games start at 3:30 p.m. Team of four: $100; spectator: $30. 100 percent of proceeds donated to Make a Wish. For information, contact jaclyn@cainj.org, or call 609-588-0030. Thompson Park, 1701 Perrineville Road, Monroe Twp., NJ MM/DD/YYYY

2019 CAI-NJ Olympics

Registration opens at 3:00 p.m.; games start at 3:30 p.m. Team of four: $100; spectator: $30. 100 percent of proceeds donated to Make a Wish. For information, contact jaclyn@cainj.org, or call 609-588-0030.

Thompson Park, 1701 Perrineville Road, Monroe Twp., NJ map

Wed, Jul 17, 8:30am – 11:30am

CAI-NJ: 2019 Senior Summit

Wed, Jul 17, 8:30am – 11:30am add to calendar 17-07-2019 08:30 17-07-2019 11:30 America/New_York CAI-NJ: 2019 Senior Summit Join our experts for an interactive discussion on current issues affecting your community. Topics of Discussion: An update on the foreclosure reform bills and how they will impact common interest communities; How the Passing of the Rain Tax Bill will impact your community association; Guidelines on how to handle community residents that are at risk; Green solutions for your lawn; Snow removal options, salt vs. brine; Update on fire and carbon monoxide codes and the requirements for common interest communities; Is your club adequately insured?For information, visit <a href="http://www.cai-nj.org">www.cai-nj.org</a>. Renaissance at Manchester Clubhouse, 1 Renaissance Blvd., Manchester, NJ MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-NJ: 2019 Senior Summit

Join our experts for an interactive discussion on current issues affecting your community. Topics of Discussion: An update on the foreclosure reform bills and how they will impact common interest communities; How the Passing of the Rain Tax Bill will impact your community association; Guidelines on how to handle community residents that are at risk; Green solutions for your lawn; Snow removal options, salt vs. brine; Update on fire and carbon monoxide codes and the requirements for common interest communities; Is your club adequately insured?For information, visit <a href="http://www.cai-nj.org">www.cai-nj.org</a>;.

Renaissance at Manchester Clubhouse, 1 Renaissance Blvd., Manchester, NJ map

Tue, Jul 23, 10:00am – 12:00pm

NJAA: NJ Homeland Security's Active Shooter Response Training

Tue, Jul 23, 10:00am – 12:00pm add to calendar 23-07-2019 10:00 23-07-2019 12:00 America/New_York NJAA: NJ Homeland Security's Active Shooter Response Training This seminar will provide managers, owners and onsite staff with ideas and information that they can use until law enforcement arrives in the event of an active shooter situation. Topics will include: Definition of an active shooter, reviewing past cases, law enforcement response and management responsibilities. For information, visit <a href="https://njaa.com" target="_blank" id="ow496" __is_owner="true">https://njaa.com</a>. Bishops View Townhomes & Apartments, 2395 Route 70 West, Cherry Hill, NJ MM/DD/YYYY

NJAA: NJ Homeland Security's Active Shooter Response Training

This seminar will provide managers, owners and onsite staff with ideas and information that they can use until law enforcement arrives in the event of an active shooter situation. Topics will include: Definition of an active shooter, reviewing past cases, law enforcement response and management responsibilities. For information, visit <a href="https://njaa.com"; target="_blank" id="ow496" __is_owner="true">https://njaa.com</a>;.

Bishops View Townhomes & Apartments, 2395 Route 70 West, Cherry Hill, NJ map

Fri, Jul 26, 11:30am – 5:00pm

CA-PAC 11th Annual Day at the Races

Fri, Jul 26, 11:30am – 5:00pm add to calendar 26-07-2019 11:30 26-07-2019 17:00 America/New_York CA-PAC 11th Annual Day at the Races Register fast as this event will sell out! For information, visit https://www.cainj.org. Monmouth Park, 175 Oceanport Ave, Oceanport, NJ 07757, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CA-PAC 11th Annual Day at the Races

Monmouth Park, 175 Oceanport Ave, Oceanport, NJ 07757, USA map

Wed, Jul 31, 4:00pm – 7:30pm

CAI-PADELVAL: 2019 Summer Picnic

Wed, Jul 31, 4:00pm – 7:30pm add to calendar 31-07-2019 16:00 31-07-2019 19:30 America/New_York CAI-PADELVAL: 2019 Summer Picnic Enjoy a family friendly picnic featuring a full barbecue dinner with chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs & sauerkraut, corn on the cob, farm style baked beans, tossed salad, potato salad, cole slaw, snacks, and beverages including soda, beer and wine. Enjoy these fun activities: CAI Celebrity Dunk Tank (your chance to dunk fellow members!); Caricatures; Funnel Cake; Water Ice; Swimming pool (bring your own towels; changing rooms on site); Miniature golf (separate fee payable on site). For information, visit www.cai-padelval.org. The Barn at Mermaid Lake, 1002 Jolly Rd, Blue Bell, PA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-PADELVAL: 2019 Summer Picnic

Enjoy a family friendly picnic featuring a full barbecue dinner with chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs & sauerkraut, corn on the cob, farm style baked beans, tossed salad, potato salad, cole slaw, snacks, and beverages including soda, beer and wine. Enjoy these fun activities: CAI Celebrity Dunk Tank (your chance to dunk fellow members!); Caricatures; Funnel Cake; Water Ice; Swimming pool (bring your own towels; changing rooms on site); Miniature golf (separate fee payable on site). For information, visit www.cai-padelval.org.

The Barn at Mermaid Lake, 1002 Jolly Rd, Blue Bell, PA map

Mon, Aug 5, 11:00am – 8:00pm

BOMA New Jersey: 34th Annual Golf Outing

Mon, Aug 5, 11:00am – 8:00pm add to calendar 05-08-2019 11:00 05-08-2019 20:00 America/New_York BOMA New Jersey: 34th Annual Golf Outing This popular event always attracts a sell-out crowd, so REGISTER QUICKLY to ensure space for your foursome. Please consider sponsoring a tee or green during what will once again be a terrific day on the course. For information, visit http://www.bomanj.org. Fiddler's Elbow Country Club, 2824, 811 Rattlesnake Bridge Rd, Bedminster, NJ 07921, USA MM/DD/YYYY

BOMA New Jersey: 34th Annual Golf Outing

This popular event always attracts a sell-out crowd, so REGISTER QUICKLY to ensure space for your foursome. Please consider sponsoring a tee or green during what will once again be a terrific day on the course. For information, visit http://www.bomanj.org.

Fiddler's Elbow Country Club, 2824, 811 Rattlesnake Bridge Rd, Bedminster, NJ 07921, USA map

Tue, Aug 6, 8:30am – 12:00pm

CAI-NJ: 2019 Board Leadership Development Workshop Session #2

Tue, Aug 6, 8:30am – 12:00pm add to calendar 06-08-2019 08:30 07-08-2019 12:00 America/New_York CAI-NJ: 2019 Board Leadership Development Workshop Session #2 The workshop will teach you how to become a more successful board member and how you can recruit and support new volunteers. You’ll learn the role of the board, the president and other leadership positions, and you’ll identify effective ways to work with professional managers and service providers. For information, visit <a href="http://www.cainj.org" target="_blank" id="ow779" __is_owner="true">www.cainj.org</a>. 500 Harding Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-NJ: 2019 Board Leadership Development Workshop Session #2

The workshop will teach you how to become a more successful board member and how you can recruit and support new volunteers. You’ll learn the role of the board, the president and other leadership positions, and you’ll identify effective ways to work with professional managers and service providers. For information, visit <a href="http://www.cainj.org"; target="_blank" id="ow779" __is_owner="true">www.cainj.org</a>;.

500 Harding Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA map

Thu, Aug 8, 5:00pm – 9:00pm

CAI-NJ: 2019 Annual Beach Party

Thu, Aug 8, 5:00pm – 9:00pm add to calendar 08-08-2019 17:00 08-08-2019 21:00 America/New_York CAI-NJ: 2019 Annual Beach Party For information, visit www.cainj.org. Martell's Tiki Bar, 308 Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-NJ: 2019 Annual Beach Party

For information, visit www.cainj.org.

Martell's Tiki Bar, 308 Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742, USA map

Thu, Aug 15, 8:30am – 11:00am

CAI-PADELVAL: Meet the Managers Roundtable

Thu, Aug 15, 8:30am – 11:00am add to calendar 15-08-2019 08:30 15-08-2019 11:00 America/New_York CAI-PADELVAL: Meet the Managers Roundtable This event is for managers and event sponsors only. Other members will not be able to register for this event. Enjoy hot, buffet breakfast prior to a series of educational roundtable presentations, speed-dating style. For information, visit www.cai-padelval.org. Green Valley Country Club, 201 West Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-PADELVAL: Meet the Managers Roundtable

This event is for managers and event sponsors only. Other members will not be able to register for this event. Enjoy hot, buffet breakfast prior to a series of educational roundtable presentations, speed-dating style. For information, visit www.cai-padelval.org.

Green Valley Country Club, 201 West Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA map

Tue, Aug 20, 9:30am – 11:30am

CAI-NJ: 2019 Lecture Series, August 20th Session

Tue, Aug 20, 9:30am – 11:30am add to calendar 20-08-2019 09:30 20-08-2019 11:30 America/New_York CAI-NJ: 2019 Lecture Series, August 20th Session Securing Your Community: What are the benefits of access control? ; How can you control what vehicles access your community?; What are the different types of gate operators?; How can you manage your security more effectively?; What are your options to decrease a 24/7 main entrance security guard?; Can you utilize your existing key fob equipment and expand its capabilities?; Are there after hours solutions? For information, visit www.cainj.org. 500 Harding Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-NJ: 2019 Lecture Series, August 20th Session

Securing Your Community: What are the benefits of access control? ; How can you control what vehicles access your community?; What are the different types of gate operators?; How can you manage your security more effectively?; What are your options to decrease a 24/7 main entrance security guard?; Can you utilize your existing key fob equipment and expand its capabilities?; Are there after hours solutions? For information, visit www.cainj.org.

500 Harding Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA map

Wed, Aug 21, 2:00pm – 3:00pm

CAI-Webinar: Miss Deeds: Gathering Evidence for the Enforcement of Rules and Restrictions

Wed, Aug 21, 2:00pm – 3:00pm add to calendar 21-08-2019 14:00 21-08-2019 15:00 America/New_York CAI-Webinar: Miss Deeds: Gathering Evidence for the Enforcement of Rules and Restrictions Board members and managers deal with residents violating rules and restrictions on a regular basis. Addressing pet violations, noise and smell nuisances, rental restrictions, and unapproved architectural modifications can be daunting. Gathering evidence to enforce your community’s documents—sometimes referred to as the master deed or declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions—can present its own set of challenges For information, visit www.caionline.org. . MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-Webinar: Miss Deeds: Gathering Evidence for the Enforcement of Rules and Restrictions

Board members and managers deal with residents violating rules and restrictions on a regular basis. Addressing pet violations, noise and smell nuisances, rental restrictions, and unapproved architectural modifications can be daunting. Gathering evidence to enforce your community’s documents—sometimes referred to as the master deed or declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions—can present its own set of challenges For information, visit www.caionline.org. .

Wed, Sep 11, 8:30am – 2:30pm

CAI-NJ: 2019 Manager Leadership Series

Wed, Sep 11, 8:30am – 2:30pm add to calendar 11-09-2019 08:30 11-09-2019 14:30 America/New_York CAI-NJ: 2019 Manager Leadership Series Information coming soon. Visit www.cainj.org. Location TBA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-NJ: 2019 Manager Leadership Series

Information coming soon. Visit www.cainj.org.

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Thu, Sep 12, 5:30pm – 8:30pm

CAI-NJ: 2019 Homeowner Leader Best Practices Roundtable Discussion and Networking Reception

Thu, Sep 12, 5:30pm – 8:30pm add to calendar 12-09-2019 17:30 12-09-2019 20:30 America/New_York CAI-NJ: 2019 Homeowner Leader Best Practices Roundtable Discussion and Networking Reception Free event for all homeowner leader chapter members. For information, visit www.cainj.org. Location TBA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-NJ: 2019 Homeowner Leader Best Practices Roundtable Discussion and Networking Reception

Free event for all homeowner leader chapter members. For information, visit www.cainj.org.

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Tue, Sep 24, 9:30am – 3:30pm

NJAA: Fair Housing and Beyond

Tue, Sep 24, 9:30am – 3:30pm add to calendar 24-09-2019 09:30 24-09-2019 15:30 America/New_York NJAA: Fair Housing and Beyond Using real-life scenarios, Fair Housing & Beyond provides practical explanations of Federal and State protected classes, as well as barred discriminatory acts, and their impact on property operations. Instructed by Jennifer Alexander, Esq., Griffin Alexander; Jenel Marraccini, Esq., Cohen Marraccini, LLC; Jonathan Mayer, Esq., Cohen Marraccini; Derek Reed, Esq., Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin & Plaza. This course fulfills four (4) continuing education credits for NAA credential holders and four (4) core continuing education credits for NJ real estate licensees. For information, visit www,njaa.com. BELFOR Property Restoration, 50 Ethel Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA MM/DD/YYYY

NJAA: Fair Housing and Beyond

Using real-life scenarios, Fair Housing & Beyond provides practical explanations of Federal and State protected classes, as well as barred discriminatory acts, and their impact on property operations. Instructed by Jennifer Alexander, Esq., Griffin Alexander; Jenel Marraccini, Esq., Cohen Marraccini, LLC; Jonathan Mayer, Esq., Cohen Marraccini; Derek Reed, Esq., Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin & Plaza. This course fulfills four (4) continuing education credits for NAA credential holders and four (4) core continuing education credits for NJ real estate licensees. For information, visit www,njaa.com.

BELFOR Property Restoration, 50 Ethel Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA map

Tue, Sep 24, 9:30am – 11:30am

CAI-NJ: 2019 Lecture Series, September 24th Session

Tue, Sep 24, 9:30am – 11:30am add to calendar 24-09-2019 09:30 24-09-2019 11:30 America/New_York CAI-NJ: 2019 Lecture Series, September 24th Session Details coming soon! Visit www.cainj.org. 500 Harding Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-NJ: 2019 Lecture Series, September 24th Session

Details coming soon! Visit www.cainj.org.

500 Harding Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA map

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