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By Jennifer L. Alexander, Esq. 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.

By Jennifer L. Alexander, Esq. 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. 

By Jennifer L. Alexander, Esq. 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 

By Jennifer L. Alexander, Esq. 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.   

By Jennifer L. Alexander, Esq. 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.

By William Rodriguez, Esq. 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On February 23, 2024, the Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division issued an unpublished opinion reversing several New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) regulations, commonly referred to as the NJ Radburn Law.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

By Jennifer L. Alexander, Esq. 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.

By Brian R. Griffin, Esq. 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.

By Jennifer L. Alexander, Esq. 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.