CAI-NJ July 2018 (w)(1)

July 2018 Community Trends ®

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SENIOR SUMMIT

• Reflections of Life on a Board • Exceptions for Youth and Disability in Age-Restricted Communities • Downsizing — a Cautionary Tale ....and more In This Issue

2018 ULTIMATE PARTNERS NJ Chapter Communi t y Associat ions Inst i tute The Community Associations Institute New Jersey Chapter would like to thank its partners below. For more information on our sponorships, please contact Laura O’Connor at 609-588-0030 or laura@cainj.org.

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THE CAI-NJ COMMUNITY TRENDS ® MAGAZINE CONTENTS

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Reflections of Life on a Board By Mark Maloney The Ponds Condominium Association, Inc., Board Member

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Exceptions for Youth and Disability in Age-Restricted Communities By Jessica Flynn, Esq. Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis, LLP Downsizing — A Cautionary Tale By Deanna Luchs Homeowner Leader

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Management Trends: 2018 Senior Summit By Ilene Uydess, CMCA, AMS

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EXTRAS President's Corner

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Looking Ahead

CAI-NJ Upcoming Events

Legislative Update

CA-PAC News Chapter Trends

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2018 Beach Party Registration

2018 CAI-NJ Senior Summit Registration New CAI Dues Structure and Enrollment Form Homeowner Leader Best Practices Roundtable Discussion & Cocktail Reception Registration

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Do One Thing Better 34 2018 CAI-NJ Conference & Expo Attendee Registration 37 2018 CAI-NJ Conference & Expo Sponsorships 38 2018 CAI-NJ Olympics Registration 41 45 Board Leadership Development Workshop Registration 51 CA-PAC Day at the Races Registration 52 New Members 54 CAI Membership Application 55 2018 Ultimate Partner Listings 56 CAI-NJ High Rise Summit Registration 65 Community Academic Institute 2018 Lecture Series Registration

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CAI-NJ LEADERSHIP BOARD OFFICERS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Benjamin Basch American Pool Enterprises Business Partner

Donna Belkot, CMCA, AMS Taylor Management Company, AAMC, AMO Community Association Manager Jean Bestafka Renaissance Homeowners Association Homeowner Leader

PRESIDENT LISA VITIELLO, CPA TOWNE & COUNTRY MANAGEMENT, INC.

Frank Catanzarite Homeowner Leader

Jeffrey Logan Guardian Service Industries, Inc. Business Partner Deana Luchs Canal Walk Homeowners Association Homeowner Leader

VICE PRESIDENT JENNIFER NEVINS DW SMITH ASSOCIATES, LLC

PRESIDENT ELECT MOHAMMED SALYANI, CPA WILKIN & GUTTENPLAN, P.C.

Christopher Nicosia, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Prime Management, Inc., AAMC Community Association Manager Lawrence N. Sauer, CPM, CMCA, PCAM Association Advisors Community Association Manager

TREASURER LOREN LIGHTMAN, ESQ. HILL WALLACK, LLP

SECRETARY MARK WETTER, ESQ. RADOM & WETTER

GENERAL COUNSEL Jason Orlando, Esq. Orlando Murphy LLP

GENERAL COUNSEL EMERITUS Wendell A. Smith, Esq., CCAL Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis, LLP

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Denise Becker, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Homestead Management Services, Inc., AAMC

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PRESIDENT’S CORNER LISA VITIELLO, CPA CAI-NJ 2018 PRESIDENT | TOWNE & COUNTRY MANAGEMENT, INC.

M y thirty-something nieces and nephews obtain all their information on their mobile devices. I, on the other hand, still like to read the newspaper with a cup of coffee rather than with iPhone or iPad. Recently, a neighbor couldn’t decide on the color for the exterior of his home. I suggested to get several color sam- ples to help with the decision. I know this can be achieved by using color apps on websites provided by paint compa- nies. You upload a photo of your home and choose colors you might like. I like seeing colors in sunlight, dusk, dawn and on a cloudy day to determine how the color changes. I realize how much cannot be accomplished online. There is still so much where human interaction prevails. Playing cards, tennis, football and golf are all fun, in-person not on a gaming device; and it’s healthy. Socialization is important throughout life and it, too is healthy. Enter adult community living; what a brilliant concept it was. Youngtown, Arizona, established the first age-restrict- ed community in 1954. People realized back then there was something about living with your contemporaries. We cannot lose sight of relationships, built through per- sonal interaction. It is socially beneficial to play. As kids, we played kick ball and raced around the neighbor on our bikes because it was fun. It is no different as we age, except the hobbies might change to taking an art class, learning to boat, or playing golf. With age comes wisdom and wisdom needs to be shared. Many grandparents today help with caring for their grandchildren, on some level. There are great health benefits for our grandparents and their grandchildren. Grandparents stay more active mentally and physically when caring for their young grandchild. Our grandchildren

"Our communities are micro-cities. Like NYC, we have our share of security issues." gain personal and rich ancestral knowledge. An emotional bond is a magnificent gift for both grandparent and child that will last a lifetime. Growing up with my widowed, grandmother living in our home meant she was never lonely, always stimulated (good or bad with nin kids in the hou e) but always involved socially. I gained insight into our family ancestry (not through a DNA test) and my grandmother’s life experi-

“I realize how much cannot be accomplished online. There is still so much where human interaction prevails.”

ence living through the Great Depression and other historic American events. I also gained a loving ally who I could escape to when I got in trouble or wanted a sweet treat hidden in her china closet. Today living arrangements aren’t the same as they were fifty years ago, but social relationships are just as important. If you or a family member are looking at retirement in the next several years, consider the benefits that go with living in an adult community. There are new “niche” adult communities popping up all over the country that bring a new twist on community living. The health benefit of socializing is there, if you choose to participate. Friends and family are an important slice of your entire life. So grab your sneakers or golf shoes and go play!!! n

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LOOKING AHEAD LARRY THOMAS, PCAM | CAI-NJ CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

A t CAI-NJ, July is a very busy month. First we have our annual “Olympics“, and followed by our very popular “Senior Summit”. We also added a new program, our inaugural “Hi-Rise Summit” to better serve our homeowners, managers and business partners that either live or work in our vertical communities. The Senior Summit has been a member favorite for several years. It has a special meaning for me because it is annually held at the Renaissance at Manchester community. Prior to assuming my role as Executive Director of CAI-NJ, I was the communi- ty manager for Renaissance at Manchester. I spent six years there and truly enjoyed the community and its residents. This year we have assembled a very talented and experi- enced group of panelists and will again use the format that we used last year which received favorable reviews from last year’s attendees. The six presenters will individually speak on a specific topic for 15 to 20 minutes. After the presentations, the floor will be open for a Q and A. So mark your calen- dars for July 25th. This event is presented by our Homeowner Leader committee and is free to attend. We just ask that you pre-register. More information can be found on page 21. Our F.A.S.T (Future All-Star Team) is presenting the 4th Annual CAI-NJ Olympics. This has quickly become a summer favorite growing from 20 teams the first year to 25 teams this year. All proceeds are donated to the local Make-A-Wish Foundation of NJ. Last year we were able to donate nearly $7,000. Spectators are welcome to attend and root for their favorite teams. Look for details on Page 41.

And last but not least, our newest event is our “Hi-Rise Summit.” This seminar is co-presented by our Business Partner and Managers committees. The date is July 10th at The Liberty House in Jersey City. The Hi-Rise Summit is open to all members and there is no cost to attend. For additional information and to register, turn to page 65. All of these events are listed on our website cainj.org along with all of our other educational and networking opportunities. So mark your calendars and attend as many of our functions as you can.

“The Senior Summit has been a member favorite for several years. It has a special meaning for me because it is annually held at the Renaissance at Manchester community.”

And while you’re at it make sure you save the date for another one of our summer favorites — the 19th Annual Beach Party. The date is August 9th at Martell’s Tiki Bar in Point Pleasant. This is a great opportunity to mingle with over 700 industry colleagues while enjoying the beautiful jersey shore and being served a vast array of summer favorites including a full BBQ and raw bar. n

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EVENTS & EDUCATION CALENDAR

July

SEPTEMBER

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Homeowner Leader Roundtable Buona Sera, Red Bank F.A.S.T. Habitat For Humanity Initiative TBD Manager Leadership Workshop Rossmoor Community Association, Monroe Twp. CAI-NJ Legal Forum: “What Would You Do?, Legal Issues Impacting Community Associations” Stonebridge Community Association, Monroe Twp.

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High Rise Summit LIberty House Restaurant, Jersey City M-203: Community Leadership Radisson, Freehold

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Business Partners Essentials Radisson, Freehold

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Coffee & Cram CAI-NJ, Freehold Annual Olympics Thompson Park, Monroe Twp. Senior Summit Renaissance at Manchester, Manchester

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Lecture Series CAI-NJ Freehold

October

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August

Pre-Conference Networking Reception and Live Band After Party i-Play America, Freehold

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Annual Beach Party Martells Tiki Bar, Point Pleasant

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Annual Conference & Expo i-Play America, Freehold

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Board Leadership Development Workshop Greenbriar Oceanaire, Waretown

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M-100: The Essentials of Community Association Management Mercer County Community College, West Windsor

Lecture Series CAI-NJ Freehold

CA-PAC Day at The Races Monmouth Park, Oceanport

NOVEMBER

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Joint Manager/ Business Partner Roundtable TBD

Events are subject to change

DECEMBER

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Annual Meeting and Chapter Retreat Clearbrook Community Association, Monroe, Twp.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

GEORGE GREATREX, ESQ. PARTNER, SHIVERS, GOSNAY & GREATREX, LLC LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE CHAIR

I n the May issue of Community Trends ® I reported in my Legislative Update column that several members of the NJ-LAC would be attending CAI’s Advocacy Summit in Washington D.C. on May 8, where we would have the opportunity to meet with our Congressmen and Senators and their staff to ask them to support federal legislation that benefits our constituents, and to oppose legislation which does not. As it turned out, May 8 was a brilliant sunny day in our nation’s Capitol, and hundreds of CAI members from across the country descended on Capitol Hill to advocate for all those who live and work in common interest communities in the United States…even from as far away as Hawaii! Several members of the New Jersey CAI Legislative Action Committee attended and we presented a formidable force in advocating for our New Jersey constituents. We met with Senator Booker’s staff and Senator Menendez’s staff, as well as the staffs of several Congressman, including Representative Lance (7th District – Westfield and Flemington) himself! CAI provided resource material to these offices ahead of our visit, so the staff members were prepared to discuss our issues the moment we entered their offices. Such in-person meetings are vitally important, not just because they offer us the opportunity to advocate for particular pieces of legislation and issues, but because it gives us the further opportunity to remind these lawmakers of who we are, and how we can serve as their “go-to” resource on issues involving common interest commu- nities. When they learn that over 69 million Americans live in nearly 350,000 such communities across the country, they tell us they’re relieved to know we’re there to help.

“When they learn that over 69 million Americans live in nearly 350,000 such communities across the country, they tell us they’re relieved to know we’re there to help.” est community homeowners are denied FEMA funding for neighborhood recovery even though they pay the same federal taxes as those homeowners who do not live in CICs. The Disaster Assistance Equity Act of 2017 (HR 3238) would make community associations eligible for FEMA assistance, remove cumbersome requirements to authorize disaster recovery work to clear debris from community associations, and qualify condominiums and cooperatives to receive FEMA funded repairs of key structural elements to restore buildings to safe and habit- able conditions. In addition, the National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire on July 31, 2018. The 21st Century Flood Reform Act (HR 2874) would extend this program so that community association homeowners would not have to face the possibility of devastating under-insured and uninsured flood-related losses. • Housing Finance Reform CAI supports housing finance reforms that ensure qual- ified community association homeowners and home- buyers will have easy access to mortgage credit, while preserving state priority lien laws protecting the financial stability of common interest community associations. HUD has been dragging its feet on new rulemaking in this area, and we encourage that Department to com- plete this important task.

These were the issues we discussed: • Disaster Relief and Recovery

The Stafford Act is the authorizing law for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) which sup- plies support and funding to affected areas following a presidentially declared disaster. Currently, common inter-

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2018 CAI-NJ COMMITTEES

• Reform the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) In July 2016 Congress passed the Housing Opportunity through Modernization Act (HOTMA) requir- ing greater access to FHA-insured condominium unit mortgages for qualified borrowers. However, since the passage of that Act, fewer condominium homeowners have FHA-insured mortgages than when HOTMA was enacted. CAI supports common sense reform to the FHA Condominium Mortgage Insurance Program so potential buyers have access to FHA money for condomini- ums. Those reforms include simplifying the certification and renewal process- es, and provide for single-unit approv- als by lenders, rather than approval based on the entire community. All of the staffers we met with expressed support for our positions and thanked us for visiting and providing first-hand experience and knowledge of the issues we face daily. We will con- tinue to advocate for our constituents, and invite your input and feedback on these issues. Letters and telephone calls to legislators from those who live and work in common interest communities are welcome…and effective! We have a similar Advocacy Day scheduled on June 11 in Trenton where members of the NJ-LAC will visit our State Capitol to meet with our state legislators to likewise spread the word about CAI and to advocate in favor of legislation beneficial to all of us who live and work in 6,700 common interest communities here in New Jersey. I will report back to you on the results of those meetings in next month’s column…stay tuned! n

AWARDS COMMITTEE Dori Novick — Chair Andrew Linfante — Vice Chair Tana Bucca, Esq.

Angela Morisco, Esq. Steven Morris, RS Robert Roop

Thomas Martin, Esq. Glen Masullo, CMCA, PCAM Jack McGrath Michael Pesce, PCAM Paul Raetsch J. David Ramsey, Esq.

Board Liaisons: Lisa Vitiello, CPA Deana Luchs Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko FAST COMMITTEE Lauren Vadenais — Chair Kristy Winchock — Vice Chair Matthew Antico Vincent Kazmierski Sierra Kressin, Esq. Jessica Long AJ Meola Rob Mignone Nicole Miller, Esq. Ashley Payne, CMCA Adrianna Rudzinsky, Esq. David Vargas Gabe Vitale Board Liaisons: Larry Sauer, CPM, CMCA, PCAM Jeffery Logan Staff Liaisons: Jaclyn Oskierko GOLF COMMITTEE Chris Belkot — Chair Paul Migliore — Vice Chair Raymond Barnes, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Scott Brandle Martin Cabalar, Esq. Patricia Clemente Eric Eggert Marty Ehrlich Robert Frustaci Keith Giliberti, PE, RS Matt Grobert Frederick Hodge Jessica Baker, Esq. Jamie Cullen, CMCA Jessica Hatton

Jennifer Carr Rich Cassilli Drew Cowley Gabby Grimes

Caroline Record, Esq., CCAL Audrey D. Wisotsky, Esq. Board Liaisons: Jean Bestafka Loren Lightman, Esq. Staff Liaisons: Larry Thomas, PCAM Laura O'Connor MANAGERS COMMITTEE Erin O'Reilly, CMCA, AMS, PCAM — Chair Glenda Carroll, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, LSM — Vice Chair Tracey Allen, CMCA, AMS Tony Nardone, CMCA, AMS Kerri Stimpson, CMCA, AMS Ilene Uydess, CMCA, AMS Elaine Warga-Murray, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Michelle Williams, CMCA Board Liaisons: Donna Belkot, CMCA, AMS Christopher Nicosia, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Staff Liaison: Angela Kavanaugh MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Lysa Bergenfeld, Esq. — Chair Nikolaos Haralambopoulos, CPA — Vice Chair Erika Befumo Claire Diallo Steven Mlenak, Esq. Debbie Pasquariello, CIC, CIRMS Ken Shah Kathleen Radler Briana Walsh Board Liaison: Loren Lightman, Esq. Mark Wetter, Esq. Staff Liaison: Laura O'Connor NETWORKING EVENTS COMMITTEE Jeff Cirkus, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Chuck Graziano, PCAM, CPM Dawn Mackanic, CMCA Kristina Munson, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Vanessa Hilsdon, Esq. Christine Maldonado Vanessa Pena, Esq. Kari Prout Nicole Skaro Eileen Szelewicki, CMCA Tino Tandurella Mary Visco Sandi Wiktor

Board Liaisons: Lisa Vitiello, CPA Mohammed Salyani, CPA Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko BUISNESS PARTNERS COMMITTEE

Robert Flanagan, Esq. — Chair Kim Manicone — Vice Chair Beth Barnett John Buglione

Bernie Cosentino Frank Gencarelli Toni Licciardi Julie Nole

Ken Sauter, Esq. Herman Shauger Amy Shorter Jessica Vail Patricia Ventura Gregory Vinogradsky, Esq. Lisa Wagner

Kristy Winchock Board Liaisons: Jeffrey Logan

Jennifer Nevins Staff Liaison: Angela Kavanaugh CONFERENCE & EXPO Cheryl Rhine — Chair Jay Burak — Vice Chair

Hank Johns Pete Katula Georgette Kyriacou Michael Polulak, Esq. Ross Rutman Christopher Tensen, CMCA, AMS Ryan Weiner Tom Witowski Board Liaisons: Larry Sauer, CPM, CMCA, PCAM Mark Wetter, Esq. Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko HOMEOWNER LEADER COMMITTEE Charles Lavine — Chair Bruce Kunz — Vice Chair Nina Bell Roslyn Brodsky Cheryl Palent Board Liaisons: Jean Bestafka Frank Catanzarite Deana Luchs Staff Liaison: Angela Kavanaugh LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE (LAC) George Greatrex, Esq. — Chair A. Christopher Florio, Esq. — Vice Chair Liz Comando, PCAM Louis Curtis, MBA, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Barbara Drummond, CMCA, PCAM

Joe Bonafede Stacey Cadoff Jessica Chelkowski, CPA Ellen Comiski Sudeep Das John Echelmeier Eric Frizzell, Esq. Eleni Giannikopoulos Tanya Jimenez Barbara Kelly Terry Kessler, Esq. Konrad Kurach Steve Lang Denise Mack Patricia McGlone, Esq. Carol Nickerson

Jeffrey Paige, Esq. — Chair Pam Illiano — Vice Chair Denise Becker, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Monica Caporosa Dean Catanzarite Diane Cody, PCAM

Rhett Cowley Steve Ferrara Angelo Giacchi Gary Gleitman

Fred Hodge Arthur Holl Allison Jacques Jessica Long Jessica Marvel Sharon Maldonado Daniel Reilly Chris Rosati David Shahrabani Mark Siwiak Jodi Smallwood Christina Smith Melissa Volet, Esq. Board Liaisons: Jennifer Nevins Benjamin Basch Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko

Kevin Oliver Kelley Rojas Harriet Schwarzber, CMCA, AMS Lenny Stern Jackie Thermidor, CMCA Board Liaisons: Donna Belkot, CMCA, AMS Mohammed Salyani, CPA Staff Liaison: Angela Kavanaugh EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Kari Valentine, CMCA, AMS — Chair Mary Barrett, Esq. — Vice Chair Robert Arnone, CMCA, AMS David Cerra, Esq.

Matthew Earle, Esq. Vincent Hager, CIRMS Sue Howe, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Carol Koransky, CPA Steve Kroll Christine Li, Esq., CCAL James Magid, CMCA, LSM, PCAM

Joseph Chorba, CPA Vanessa Davenport Jessica Flynn, Esq. Richard Linderman, Esq. AJ Meola

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CA-PAC REPORT • SPRING 2018 A LETTER FROM YOUR PAC PRESIDENT 2018 CA-PAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President James Rademacher

Vice President Jack McGrath, R Secretary Caroline Record, Esq. Treasurer Carol Koransky, CPA Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Louis Curtis, MBA, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Members Liz Comando, PCAM Christopher Florio, Esq. Sue Howe CMCA, AMS, PCAM James Magid, CMCA, LSM, PCAM Michael Pesce, PCAM J. David Ramsey, Esq. Tim Martin, MBI-Gluckshaw Audrey Wisotsky, Esq., CA-PAC Counsel CAI-NJ Board Liasions Jean Bestafka To promote and strive on the behalf of New Jersey community associations for the improvement of government by encouraging and stimulating New Jersey community associations, their owners, and those serving the New Jersey community association indus- try to take a more active and effective part in governmental affairs. Loren Lightman, Esq. Purpose of CA-PAC

On behalf of the Community Association – Political Action Committee (CA-PAC) I want to thank the members of the industry who contributed to the PAC in 2017. Your contributions allow CA-PAC members to personally interact with targeted candidates and members of the legislature who determine the future of common interest communities in New Jersey. Although CA-PAC has achieved many legislative victories over the years, we continue to have important issues to support and oppose. CA-PAC contributions enable us to advocate on behalf of the industry. I encourage you to make a contribution to CA-PAC as an investment in the inter- ests of community associations throughout New Jersey. 2018 is shaping up to be another challenging year. It is critical that we raise funds to spread our message to elected officials that lack a fundamental understanding of community associa- tion issues. Please send your contribution today. Thank you, Jim Rademacher

President, Community Association Political Action Committee

CA-PAC FAQ’S

TO DONATE TO CA-PAC, SEND CONTRIBUTIONS TO: CA-PAC, 500 Harding Road, Freehold, NJ 07728 | or visit: www.cainj.org/capac What is CA-PAC? Community Association Political Action Committee (CA-PAC), was created to give our members a stronger voice in Trenton. Its goal is to support candidates who support key issues important to CAI-NJ members. CA-PAC is overseen by a committee of CAI-NJ members who evaluate potential donations based on our members’ legislative priorities and support candidates, regardless of party, who act in support of our members’ issues. Who does CA-PAC Support? CA-PAC is bi-partisan and works with both parties to support candidates who support vibrant community associations, community association management companies and the businesses that support our communities. How are contributions to CA-PAC used? Contributions to CA-PAC are used to support candidates for state office. Donations are determined by the CA-PAC board, made up of CAI-NJ members and contributors to the PAC based on a review of the legislators’ position on issues important to CAI-NJ members.

CA-PAC WORKS HARD PROTECTING THE INTERESTS OF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

2018 CA-PAC SUPPORTERS

Municipal Bonding Requirements – (A1425, S3233) - Last year, the legislature passed a law removing developers’ requirements to post performance and maintenance guarantees on construction not ultimately dedicated to the municipality. While intended only to apply to shopping centers, CA-PAC is concerned that our communities could be swept into the exemptions, and will be working to correct the oversight. Delinquencies and Expedited Foreclosures – (A2085, S1243) – We continue to attempt to work with the banks to maintain vacant units and assume responsibility for maintenance fees while pushing for rent receiv- erships as an option. Municipal Services / Fire Hydrant Maintenance - (A1745) – CA-PAC is advocating for expansion of the municipal services provided to your community. Our top priority for now is passage of legislation that would ensure that your local municipal utility authority keep your neighborhood safe by properly maintaining fire hydrants, and we hope to make the cost of such maintenance fair by banning the practice of charging our associ- ations more than their host municipalities. Electric Charging Stations - (A1030) - There is National and State legislation concerning the installation of electric charging stations for existing and future common interest communities. CA–PAC will be there to make sure you have say over when, where, and if to include these stations in your communities. DCA Inspections - (S1150) - This bill would reduce inspections from every 5 years to every 2 years. Solar Panel Installations – (A2469) - Recent legislation proposes controls for regulation and installation of solar panels in your community. Insurance Deductibles – (A2439) - Recent legislation proposes to prevent an association’s ability to transfer the responsibility for a damage claim’s deductible to homeowners in condominium associations. Snow Contractor Indemnification – (S665) - This legislation would require snow contractors to be indemnified for any damage or injuries as a result of their snow removal/ice control operations.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS Cheesequake Village Association Clearbook Community Association The Ponds The Plaza Grande at Old Bridge Union Gap Village Association Wildflower Villange COA FIRMS Associa - Community Management Corp., AAMC Denali Property Management, Inc. FWH Associates, P.A. G & C Electronics Shivers, Gosnay & Greatrex, LLC Stark & Stark

RAISED $12,484

INDIVIDUALS Anne Corey Loren Lightman, Esq.

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS FOR HELPING TO ADVANCE THE ISSUES IMPORTANT TO NJ’S COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS!

SAVE THE DATE!

Thursday, August 23, 2018 Monmouth PARk RaceTrack 175 Oceanport Ave Oceanport, NJ 07757 Gates open at 11:30 AM $100 per person

YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF CA-PAC RAISES THE PROFILE OF NEW JERSEY’S COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS!

CONTRIBUTION FORM Community/Company: ________________________________________________ Individual Name: ____________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________ City, State, ZIP:______________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________ Fax: ______________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________________ Occupation: _________________ Employer: ______________________________ Employer Address: ___________________________________________________ City, State, ZIP:______________________________________________________ Management Company Name: _________________________________________ (Community Association’s Only) DO NOT INCLUDE MY NAME OR COMPANY ON THE LIST OF CA-PAC CONTRIBUTORS

Individual................................... $25-$100 $_________ • Community Manager • Board Member • Homeowner

Business Partner .....................$250-$500 $_________

Management Company ................... $500 $_________

Community Association..................... $_______________ (Suggested contribution $1 per unit)

Other................................................... $_______________

Please make your CORPORATE or PERSONAL CHECK payable and mail to: CA-PAC, 500 Harding Road, Freehold, NJ 07728

The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission requires us to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation and name of the employer of contributors whose contribution exceeds $300 in a calendar year. Contributions to CA-PAC are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions are not limited to suggested amounts. CA-PAC will not favor nor disadvantage anyone based upon the amounts or failure to make PAC Contributions. Voluntary political contributions are subject to limitations of ELEC regulations. CA-PAC contributions are not considered payment of CAI dues.

CAI-NJ 2018 PARTNERS

GAF Kipcon Inc. McGovern Legal Services, LLC mem property management, co., inc. Rezkom Enterprises, Inc. Taylor Management Company, AAMC, AMO

Ansell Grimm & Aaron, PC Associa Community Management Corp., AAMC Belfor Property Restoration Brown & Brown Insurance of Lehigh Valley C & L Sweeping & Pavement Maintenance DW Smith Associates, LLC FWH Associates, P.A. G & C Electronics

The Falcon Group - Engineering, Architecture & Reserve Specialists Wilkin & Guttenplan, PC

Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis, LLP Griffin Alexander, P.C. Hill Wallack, LLP Hillcrest Paving & Excavating, Inc. Jesan Construction and Maintenance JGS Insurance KPI 2 Contractors, Inc. L.N. Rothberg & Son, Inc. Landscape Maintenance Services, Inc. Mackoul Risk Solutions, LLC Morris Engineering, LLC National Contractors, Inc. NFP Property & Casualty Services, Inc. O & S Associates, Inc.

Pardini R Construction Corporation Popular Association Banking Quality 1st Contracting, Inc. R.M. Termite & Pest Control Radom & Wetter Attorneys at Law Rainbow G & J Painting, LLC Regal Restoration Republic Services of NJ, LLC Stark & Stark Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. Technocality, Inc. Towne & Country Management, Inc. USI Insurance Services Wilkin Management Group, LLC

Advanced Pavement Group Accent Group Becht Engineering, BT, Inc. Becker

Berman & Wright Architecture Engineering & Planning, LLC Buckalew Frizzell & Crevina LLP Capital One Bank, N.A. Corner Property Management Cowley’s Termite & Pest Control Services Curcio, Mirzaian & Sirot, LLC Cutolo Barros, LLC Denali Property Management, Inc. FirstService Residential, AAMC

Renda Roads, Inc. RMG, Regency Management Group, Inc., AAMC Shivers, Gosnay & Greatrex, LLC South Shore Construction, LLC Union Bank HOA Services

Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C. Hueston, McNulty, Attorneys at Law Mirra & Associates MyPropertyBilling.com, LLC National Cooperative Bank Peter Waldor & Associates, Inc.

Accurate Reconstruction Dan Swayze & Son, Inc. Diversified Property Management Environmental Designers Irrigation, Inc. Eosso Brothers Paving Felsen Insurance Services

CHAPTER TRENDS

mem property management Hires Sanft as Operations Manager mem property management, a New Jersey property management compa- ny, recently announced the hire of Salvatore Sanft as a new Operations Manager for its Ridgefield Park, New Jersey office. Sanft brings over 15 years of progressively responsible property management experience, overseeing the daily operations of hundreds of residences in New Jersey. His most recent professional successes resulted in significant improvements in resident retention and satisfaction, improving profit margins through sub- stantially higher fee collection rates and exceeding income expecta- tions for several large properties in Central New Jersey. Sanft holds the prestigious Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) designation.

RCP Property Management Paddles for Pink, Saturday June 9th at Mercer County Park

RCP Property Management Company, headquartered in Monroe, New Jersey, assembled an amazing team of employees, families, friends, and spon- sors for the 12th Annual Paddle for Pink Dragon Boat Festival at Mercer County Park. Together the RCP team raised over $7,000 to support free breast cancer screenings and support services in our local community. (pictured below) n

Courtesy CAI-NJ.

Chapter Trends Editorial Guidelines

• All submissions must come from and be about: - A member of CAI-NJ (Manager, Management Company, Board Member, Business Partner or Business Partner Employee) in good standing. • Companies/Communities are permitted four (4) announcements per calendar year. • Submissions are limited to 150 words. - Members are responsible to condense the information appropriately, as CAI-NJ will not do so. Any submissions over 150 words will not be published.

• Submissions may include (1) image. • Submissions should not be advertorial in nature. Please note, CAI-NJ reserves the right to edit any submissions. The chapter reserves the right to omit information as necessary. CAI-NJ has the exclusive right to refuse to publish any submissions for any reason. For questions regarding the Chapter Trends section of Community Trends ® , please contact jaclyn@cainj.org or 609-588-0030.

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Reflections of Life on a Board By Mark Maloney The Ponds Condominium Association, Inc., Board Member

I am just completing my second year serving the on board of directors for a medium-sized age-restricted community in New Jersey that also happens be a condominium association. The most significant challenge facing us on the board has been the aging infrastructure of our community. After many years, things usually start to break down and can do so catastrophically unless the board has been doing their due diligence. What we found when we started looking at the infrastruc- ture is that many things were at the end of their useful life and needed to be entirely replaced. Our essential guide during this process was our reserve study and subsequently, the repair history, if any, of the item in question. It does not take the proverbial ‘rocket scientist’ to realize that an HVAC unit

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“A board is a group of resident volunteers who bring their expertise and time to the tasks at hand.”

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have worked in the field in question. Our reply is two-fold. One is that the engineer mentioned ear- lier was contracted by us to manage these proj- ects and represent our interests. They know up-to- date and detailed infor- mation regarding current regulations. Also, they are working for us and are

with a useful life of 20 years that is now 25 years old and failing will need to be replaced. Replacing any HVAC unit, especially commercial building units, can be an expensive proposition. Our board found itself in this position. Through the hard work of our engineering partner we found state-sponsored energy savings funding that allowed us to replace all of the 13 units on the roof of our clubhouse. We got lucky. I mention the reserve study because an accurately com- pleted study can be a critical guideline for a board in view- ing the assets within their purview. Had assets in our com- munity been replaced gradually and over time, it would not have come down to our current board to undertake that kind of monster project. Now, that we have completed this project and a few others that occurred simultaneously, we are getting the reserve report updated to reflect the age of these new assets. One of the ongoing conversations within the community is using outside contractors when there are residents who

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not beholden to the contractors who might be eventually select- ed by the board. The second part is that our board is now covered regarding liability should a contractor fail to meet their contractual obligations. Having a resident, while most likely quite capable, managing any project exposes an association to potential liability. The last important piece of the puzzle is the management company. A board that has a good management company as their partner can address the various issues of the com- munity successfully. Additionally, the management compa-

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ny should have a history of working with contractors in your area. Being a mid-sized community, we have been told by some contractors that we are too small for them to want to bid on our work, a fact of life we had to face. Sometimes we’ve selected a contractor and they have turned out to be not up to the task they bid on. A responsible management company will note this information and update their colleagues about the contractor. Besides managing the myriad resident issues a good management company can assist the board in administering contractors. A board is a group of resident volunteers who bring their expertise and time to the tasks at hand. It is also good if a board becomes edu- cated on how a community is to be CONT I NU E S ON PAGE 18

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governed and maintained through educational sessions offered by CAI. While differing opinions are healthy, a board needs to be able to work well together and be aligned toward a common goal. A board also has to practice due diligence in repairing and/or replacing assets as they get to the end of their life. While this is not always a popular decision with residents, gradually replacing assets prevents the eventual project from potentially exploding both in cost and repairs to the surrounding area. As the old adage states “Pay me now or pay me later.” n CAI-NJ is proud to offer members Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mediation Services This program is an alternative to litigation, as mandated by state law. This service includes negotiation and mediation with a neutral party, and is offered to community associations. Use our trained mediators to quickly and economically resolve your dispute. Examples of disputes covered are: • Parking • Pets • Noise • Rules Violations • Maintenance Problems For information on CAI-NJ’s ADR Program, please contact us at: Associations: Are You in Compliance with New Jersey Law?

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E veryone who lives in an age-restricted community knows of the benefits that the characteristics bring to homeowners. With those benefits sometimes come struggles and differences, which need to be reconciled. The dedicated governing boards of these communities, property managers, and other professionals, engaged to enhance the value and advantages of these communities, understand the need to balance the expectations charac- terizing these communities with the unique needs of their residents.

In general, age-restricted communities require occupan- cy of at least eighty percent of the dwellings by residents fifty-five (55) years or older, or one hundred percent of all dwellings where occupancy is restricted to occupants sixty-two (62) years and older. Strict requirements must be adhered to in order to maintain the legal viability of an age-restricted community. In general, age-restricted communities are established and maintained by way of governmental approvals, governing documents and written procedures. A brief history will create an understanding CONT I NU E S ON PAGE 22

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custody of such individual or indi- viduals; or (2) the designee of such parent or other person having such custody, with the written permission of such parent or other person.” 42 U.S.C. § 3602(k). “Familial sta- tus” protection also applies to “any person who is pregnant or is in the process of securing legal custody of any individual who has not attained the age of 18 years.” 42 U.S.C. § 3602(k). Despite the expansion of protect- ed classes under the FHAA, three types of housing were exempted from FHAA protection against discrimi- nation because of “familial status.” Specifically, exemptions were provid- ed for (1) certain state and federal elderly housing programs determined by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to be

“specifically designed, and operated to assist elderly persons”; (2) housing “intended for and solely occupied by, persons 62 years of age or older”; and (3) housing “intended and oper- ated for occupancy by at least one person 55 years of age or older” provided at least 80 percent of the occupied units are occupied by at least one person meeting the age requirement 42 U.S.C. § 3607(b)(2) (C). The third exemption referenced in this paragraph is the most prevalent form of age-restricted housing in the State and is often referred to as the “55 or older exemption”. Under the 55 or older exemption, there was previously an additional qualification that the community must provide “significant facilities and ser- vices specifically designed to meet the physical or social needs of older

of where age-restricted communities began and where we are now.

Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (FHAA) significantly impact- ed age-restricted communities by expanding the coverage of protected classes under the Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability or “familial status.” A. FAMILIAL STATUS “Familial status” is defined as “one or more individuals (who have not attained the age of 18 years) being domiciled with (1) a parent or another person having legal

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persons.” However, in December 1995, the FHAA was amended by the Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 (HOPA), which eliminated the “significant facilities and services” required to qualify for the exemption. HOPA retains the requirement that housing must have one person who is 55 years of age or older living in at least eighty percent of its occupied units. Once an age-restricted community satisfies either of the following require- ments: (1) all residents are 62 years of age or older; or (2) at least eighty percent of the occupied units include one resident age 55 or older, then the community can proceed with creating its own age restrictions in compliance with state and municipal law. Municipalities are permitted to CONT I NU E S ON PAGE 24

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within their communities, other distinct needs of residents and the enforce- ment of the legal rights of those residents often come into play in the same communities. Under the Fair Housing Act, it is unlawful to discriminate in any aspect of the sale, leasing, advertising or

impose more restrictive requirements than those set forth in the FHAA on the occupants or owners of dwellings in 55 or older communities. These requirements are laid out in the community’s governing documents. For example, an age-restricted com- munity may restrict occupancy of dwellings to use by permanent res- idents 55 or older with no children under 19 years of age in permanent residence. B. DISABILITY While the FHAA and HOPA address the needs and desires of older residents as to their housing pref- erences and those that choose to live

“...residents...may have competing needs, perhaps as the result of a handicap.”

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