2022 CAI-NJ September LAC Issue

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• Where an association’s existing governing documents do not prohibit ADUs on a single-family lot, the bill must create a method by which the association may equita bly charge additional assessments to the lot owner on whose property an ADU is located • Perhaps most importantly calls to the Senator’s attention that many homeowner association communities were built with infrastructure that only supports the density of housing that already exists While the NJ-LAC has not had an opportunity to comment on or meet with Assemblyman Mukherji, as soon as the sum mer recess ends it will be arranging a meeting. Given the pro visions of his bill that would supersede association governing documents, our level of concern is considerably heightened. The New Jersey Builders Association and New Jersey Association of Realtors, two powerful lobbies, support ADU legislation. As a matter of national policy, CAI, the largest national organization advocating for associations and homeowners, recognizes the need to be part of the solution to the existing housing crisis, but only if the issues concerning infrastructure and assessments are dealt with.

“Given the provisions of his bill that would supersede association governing documents, our level of concern is considerably heightened.”

The current New Jersey legislative session will not end until early January 2024. It is highly likely that one or both bills will be subject to significant modification and the LAC will represent community associations that are an important stakeholder in this process. If any legislative alerts are forwarded concerning the ADU bills, we urge you to respond to ensure that the voice of owners in community associations is heard. n

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