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Amended Multiple Dwelling Reporting Rule (MDRR)
By December 16, 2025 Posted in Community Association Law Share
On April 7, 2025, the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) amended the Multiple Dwelling Reporting Rule (MDRR); this is what you need to know. What is the MDRR? The Multiple Dwelling Reporting Rule is a set of regulations enforced by the Division of Civil Rights (DCR), which require the owners of 25 or more dwelling units to provide demographic information on applicants and occupants and file them in an annual report with the DCR.
Structural Integrity Bill
By September 10, 2025 Posted in Community Association Law Share
As you may be aware, the Structural Integrity Bill was signed into law on January 8, 2024 (S2760), which provided various requirements Association’s must follow regarding their capital reserve study, such as when the study should be conducted, how to fund the Association’s reserve account, etc.
CTA UPDATE: FinCEN Removes Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements for U.S. Companies and U.S. Persons
By April 22, 2025 Posted in Community Association Law Share
As you may recall, The Corporate Transparency Act or the “CTA,” established under Title LXIV of the Defense Act, was introduced in 2023 and took effect on January 1, 2024, carrying with it significant implications for landlords and property owners. At the time of its effective date, the CTA introduced a federal reporting requirement for companies operating in the United States.
NEW COMBUSTIBLE MULCH REGULATIONS
By March 4, 2025 Posted in Community Association Law Share
The New Jersey Fire Code has changed as a new regulation aimed at combatting combustible mulch was adopted on April 15, 2024, and is taking effect on April 15, 2025. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:70-3, 305.7, all occupancies who are subject to this regulation will have to remove all combustible landscape materials that are located within 18 inches of the foundation of any building or structure or in the area of any designated smoking area and replace it with
Supreme Court of New Jersey Reversed Dismissal Regarding Emotional Support Animal
By October 29, 2024 Posted in Community Association Law Share
On March 13, 2024, the Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed the dismissal of a couple’s counterclaim against their condominium association for discrimination. The association had taken legal action against the couple for violating its rules after they adopted a 63-pound dog as an emotional support animal.
Age-Related Ownership Restrictions Ruled Unlawful in New Jersey
By August 13, 2024 Posted in Community Association Law Share
On July 31, 2024, New Jersey’s Appellate Division affirmed a lower court ruling by determining that age-related ownership restrictions in senior communities are unlawful in the State.
Appellate Decision Regarding NJ Radburn Law
By March 11, 2024 Posted in Community Association Law Share
On February 23, 2024, the Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division issued an unpublished opinion reversing several New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) regulations, commonly referred to as the NJ Radburn Law. The opinion can be found on the Court’s website at https://www.njcourts.gov/system/files/court-opinions/2024/a2241-21.pdf
Understanding the Increased Inspection and Funding Duties for Community Associations
By January 9, 2024 Posted in Community Association Law Share
On Monday, January 8, 2024, New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy, signed S.2760 / A.4384. This law, which has been approved as P.L.2023, c.214, was motivated by the building collapse in Surfside, Florida in 2021. This new law provides new and additional procedures for inspecting, evaluating, and maintaining the structural integrity of certain residential housing structures.
FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC NEW LENDER REQUIREMENTS FOR CONDOMINIUM AND COOPERATIVE PROJECTS
By January 18, 2022 Posted in Community Association Law Share
On June 24, 2021, tragically the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, FL, collapsed. Investigation revealed that construction defects, long-term water infiltration, and years of deferred maintenance may have all led to the collapse and the death of 98 people.
NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE ALLOWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS REMOTE MEETINGS TO CONTINUE
By January 17, 2022 Posted in Community Association Law Share
On December 20, 2021, New Jersey’s Legislature passed S. 4112/A. 5549 (2021); and, on January 10, 2022, Governor Murphy signed the bill into law. The law, while short, is immensely helpful to Community Associations throughout the state, many of which have adapted to the new remote meeting procedures previously permitted during the COVID-19 State of Emergency.