August 2022 CAI-NJ

August 2022 Community Trends

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HEALTH SAFETY &

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In This Issue

• Managers, You Have a Hoarding Problem? • Options for Managing Pack Rats, Hoarders and Connoisseurs of Treasure that Create Health and Safety Issues at Your Association • Fire Remediation • Firewise Communities

• When Mold is on the “Front Burner” • Dangers of Asbestos in Communities • Do One Thing Better: Risk of Solar Panels — Challenges for First Responders ....and more

The Community Associations Institute New Jersey chapter would like to thank its 2022 Ultimate Partners below. For more information on our sponsorships, please contact CAI-NJ at 609-588-0030 or info@cainj.org.

T hank You Fo r You r Suppo r t !

THE CAI-NJ COMMUNITY TRENDS ® MAGAZINE CONTENTS 12 Managers, You Have a Hoarding Problem? By Don Cabrera, CMCA Cabrera Property Management 13 Options for Managing Pack Rats, Hoarders and Connoisseurs of Treasure that Create Health and Safety Issues at Your Association By Thomas S. Onder, Esq. Stark & Stark Attorneys at Law 20 Fire Remediation By Robin Hoy PuroClean Cranford & Matawan 28 Firewise Communities By Paul Raetsch Horizons at Woods Landing 38 When Mold is on the “Front Burner” By Nikki Schillaci SERVPRO of Howell/Wall 42 Dangers of Asbestos in Communities By Bruce Wolf Garden State Environmental 46 Do One Thing Better: Risk of Solar Panels — Challenges for First Responders By Steve Morris, P.E., NAFE, R.S. Morris Engineering, LLC EXTRAS President’s Corner 5 Looking Ahead 6 CAI-NJ Upcoming Events 7 Legislative Update 8 CA-PAC 9 & Nosh Lunch Registration 11 2022 Webinar Wednesdays 17 Beach Party Registration 18 F.A.S.T. Teacher Supply Drive 24 F.A.S.T. Olympics Recap & Photos 25 2022 Komen New Jersey MORE THAN Pink Walk 32 Beach Party Cornhole Tournament 34 2022 CAI-NJ Conference & Expo Tentative Schedule 36 Attendee Registration 37 2023 Committee Sign-ups 39 F.A.S.T. Kickball Tournament Registration 43 12 & 13 20 28 42 38 46

Correction: The Management Trends Article in the April 2022 issue of Community Trends ® , titled “Recycling in Your Community — Getting Your Association One Step Closer to Going Green,” was authored by both Vincent Rapolla, CMCA, AMS, Denali Property Management, Inc. and Anthony Nazzaro, PMP Management, AAMC.

Homeowner Leader Best Practices Roundtable Discussion 45 Pre-Conference Networking Reception — Save the Date 49 Business Partner Essentials Registration 51 New Members 52 CAI Membership Application 53 2023 Application for Nomination to the Board of Directors 57 2022 Lecture Series: Cannabis in Your Community 60 2022 Ultimate Partner Listings 64

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CAI-NJ BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT JEFFREY LOGAN GUARDIAN SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC.

VICE PRESIDENT CHRISTOPHER NICOSIA, CMCA, AMS, PCAM PRIME MANAGEMENT, INC., AAMC

PRESIDENT ELECT TONY NARDONE, MBA, PCAM CORNER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC, AAMC

TREASURER STEVEN MLENAK, ESQ. GREENBAUM, ROWE, SMITH & DAVIS, LLP

SECRETARY BENJAMIN BASCH, EBP AMERICAN POOL ENTERPRISES

BOARD MEMBERS

Mary Barrett, Esq. Stark & Stark Attorneys at Law Business Partner Ryan Fleming, EBP JGS Insurance, A Baldwin Risk Partner

Kristina Munson, CMCA, AMS, PCAM RCP Management Company, AAMC, AMO Community Association Manager Carol Nickerson, CMCA FirstService Residential, AAMC Community Association Manager Robert Travis, CIRMS Long Beach Commons Condominium Association Homeowner Leader

Business Partner Charles Lavine Traditions at Federal Point Condominium Association Homeowner Leader

GENERAL COUNSEL Jason Orlando, Esq. Orlando Murphy LLP

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

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Loren Lightman, Esq. Hill Wallack LLP

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PRESIDENT’S CORNER Jeffrey Logan 2022 CAI-NJ PRESIDENT GUARDIAN SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC.

CAI-NJ TEAM

Play it Safe & Smart with CAI! I t is hard to believe that Summer is halfway over! I hope that you and your families have had some time to relax and enjoy some quality time together. This month’s theme is “Health and Safety.” In our industry, this topic can fall into so many different sectors. You have the health and safety of homeowners, employees, board members, and the association to always keep in mind. As I was thinking about this topic, I started to think of the endless resources we have as a chapter and you as a member have to assist with these two issues. Besides offering many educational seminars on health and safety over the years, we have so many different vendors that can assist and be a great resource for you. Whether it be something like fire or water remediation, hoarding, liability issues, asbestos, mold remediation, only to name a few, health and safety is always everyone’s first priority, and we want to make sure we are delivering you all the tools you need. If you have a specific issue in your community/building that relates to health and safety, be sure to look in the CAI-NJ print Directory or search the online service directory for one of our reputable service providers. You can also, always reach out to our staff at CAI. They can point you in the right direction or maybe even create an educational seminar around the topic. We are here to help! As stated above we have had a packed summer thus far with events, but we still have a busy August and September! Some key events and seminars you don’t want to miss includes our Board Leadership Development Workshop on August 3rd and 4th. This 2-day, educational program is FREE for CAI-NJ homeowner leader members and teaches attendees how to become a more successful board, to better lead their communities. Board members are urged to register now, as spaces do fill up fast. https://www.cai-nj.org/event-4831400. Also, coming up on Thursday, August 18 we have our Annual Ultimate Night Out hosted by our 2022 Ultimate Partners at the BlueClaws Stadium in Lakewood, NJ. Homeowners and community managers may attend this fun event at the ball game for FREE, courtesy of our Ultimate Partners. This is such a great event, especially this time of the year! Homeowners and managers, register here https://www.cai-nj.org/event-4834793 Finally, mark your calendars for our Annual Beach Party on Thursday, September 15th at Martell’s Tiki Bar in Pt. Pleasant! At our larg est networking event of the year, this event marks the conclusion of a wonderful summer! Register before 8/25/22 for early pricing! https://www.cai-nj.org/event-4606778. Enjoy the rest of your summer, and don’t work too hard! Enjoy the sun, sand, and a cocktail! Cheers! August’s Impactful Leader Denise Becker, CMCA, AMS, PCAM This month marks one year that our industry lost someone who was loved by so many and loved back even more, Denise Becker. Denise was a great friend

ANGELA KAVANAUGH CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANGELA@CAINJ.ORG JACLYN OSKIERKO DIRECTOR, CONFERENCE & EVENTS JACLYN@CAINJ.ORG BROOKE STOPPIELLO-NEVINS COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER BROOKE@CAINJ.ORG ROBIN SURGENT MEMBERSHIP MANAGER

ROBIN@CAINJ.ORG JENNIFER FARRELL PROGRAM COORDINATOR JENNIFER@CAINJ.ORG GAIL BONUS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT GAIL@CAINJ.ORG

Contact CAI-NJ

ADDRESS CAI-NJ

500 HARDING ROAD FREEHOLD, NJ 07728 PHONE 609-588-0030 FAX 609-588-0040 WEB WWW.CAINJ.ORG EMAIL INFO@CAINJ.ORG

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LOOKING AHEAD ANGELA KAVANAUGH | CAI-NJ CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Investing yourself will allow others to pros per which is why we are launching the new Mentorship Program. Our chapter is extremely fortu nate to have individuals who over the years as members, developed their craft, built relationships, advanced pro fessionally and created their own career path. The WLC (Women’s Leadership Committee) recognizes them as a resource along with the need to guide new members in our industry. For this reason, the WLC has created the CAI-NJ Mentorship Program. Through an application process, the chapter will be invit ing members to participate as either mentors or a mentee. The application will identify the skills, resources, and advice desired by the mentees to achieve specific career goals, pairing them with mentors that will communicate what they have learned, and establish relationships to enhance and shape their careers. The program will be launched on August 1st begin ning with the mentor application process, which will be available this month. For further information, please visit https://cainj.org/mentorship-program/ . Get involved. The best way to benefit from your chapter membership is by getting involved through one of our com mittees. Sitting on a committee introduces you to members, opening opportunities to build new relationships with your peers, while creating programs and enhancing the benefits for our chapter members. Committee sign-ups are now available. Visit https://cainj.org/committee-sign-ups/ for futher information. The CAI-NJ Board of Directors currently has one (1) board seat opening beginning January 1, 2023. All chapter members are invited to submit their names to the Nominating Committee for consideration for nom ination to the Board of Directors. If you are interested in applying, further information can be found at, https://cainj.org/board-of-directors/ .

CAI-NJ Believes in Philanthropy. Our members are devoted to supporting others whenever possible. The chap ter, along with the WLC and F.A.S.T. Committee have two networking events coming up, bringing members together in support of worthy causes. I hope you will join us! Get Kickin’ for Wishes, on Thursday, September 29th. The F.A.S.T. Committee will be hosting the Second Annual Kickball Tournament at Mercer County Park in Princeton Junction. This is an excellent opportunity to network with those that you know in the industry and build new relationships, with 100 % of the proceeds going to the Make-A-Wish New

“All chapter members are invited to submit their names to the Nominating Committee for consideration for nomination to the Board of Directors.”

Jersey Foundation. Registration and further information can be found at, https://www.cai-nj.org/event-4722889 . MORE THAN Pink Walk – Susan G. Komen Foundation on Sunday, October 2nd, the WLC will be hosting a walk to support breast cancer research, at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson. This event is opened to all chapter members, their families, and friends. I hope you will join us for the walk or donate to this valuable cause. For further information to join Team CAI-NJ and to donate, please visit, https://tinyurl.com/WLC-Walk . Coming up for you this summer at CAI-NJ! August 3rd & 4th – Board Leadership Development program August 18th – Ultimate Night Out September 7th – Business Partner Essentials Program and Meet-up

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CALENDAR 2022 Events & Education

AUGUST Board Leadership Development Workshop CAI-NJ Office, Freehold

OCTOBER

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Wednesday Webinar Virtual

ULTIMATE Night Out Jersey Shore BlueClaws Stadium, Lakewood

CA-PAC 9 & Nosh Concordia Golf Club, Monroe Twp.

Pre-Conference Networking Reception The Event Center @iPA, Freehold

SEPTEMBER

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Annual Conference & Expo The Event Center @iPA, Freehold

Business Partner Essentials BELFOR Property Restoration Office, Piscataway Lecture Series - Cannabis in Your Community: Understanding the Laws Effecting Associations in NJ Renaissance at Raritan Valley, Somerset

NOVEMBER Wednesday Webinar Virtual 9 DECEMBER Wednesday Webinar Virtual

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Beach Party Martell’s Tiki Bar, Pt. Pleasant

Homeowner Leader Best Practices Roundtable Regency at Monroe, Monroe Twp.

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Wednesday Webinar Virtual

Annual Meeting & Chapter Retreat Grand Marquis, Old Bridge

F.A.S.T. Kickball Tournament Mercer County Park, Princeton Junction

Winter Break Party Grand Marquis, Old Bridge

Register for these and other events at www.cainj.org All events are subject to change .

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

MATTHEW Z. EARLE, ESQ. KATES, NUSSMAN, ELLIS, FARHI & EARLE, LLP LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE CHAIR

A s you may be aware, CAI-NJ has sought to over turn certain provisions of the Radburn Regulations through an appeal to the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court. The Court initially deter mined that the appeal was premature, and that CAI-NJ must first file a petition with the Department of Community Affairs (“DCA”) asking it to change the portions of the Administrative Code that were unacceptable. In response to CAI’s petition, the DCA issued proposed rulemaking 54 N.J.R. 115 (a) opening up a public com ment period through August 20, 2022, on the proposed changes, which will be discussed below. • Clarifying that electronic voting results do not require public tallying, but that the results have to be open to inspection for a period of 90 days following the election. • Clarifying that those appointed by boards of associ ations to “master” or “umbrella” associations must be members of the associations’ executive boards. • Clarifying that a proxy and absentee ballot must be included with election materials unless prohibited by the Bylaws. • Providing that arrears in associations with more than 50 units must be cured 5 business days in advance “unless the association allows for more time.” • Providing that removal of directors by unit owners/mem bers is accomplished upon the presentation of a petition signed by 51 percent of association members. • Providing that electronic records of board meetings must be made available to owners for at least 30 days from when the written minutes are approved. The changes proposed by the DCA are as follows:

“In response to CAI’s petition, the DCA issued proposed rulemaking 54 N.J.R. 115 (a) opening up a public comment period through August 20, 2022, on the proposed changes...” The LAC believes that some of the above changes are objectionable, particularly the item related to the removal of directors through a petition without any type of meeting or vote. The LAC also has some technical commentary regard • Clarifying that associations that were not previously legally required to record bylaws in the county clerk’s office do not have to do so (such as pre–Co-op Recording Act cooperatives). • Making several other minor changes. ing the internal consistency of the regulations and other matters. Therefore, the LAC will be submitting commentary on the proposed rulemaking. Everyone is encouraged to closely review the proposed rulemaking and submit appropriate comments to the DCA by the August 20, 2022, deadline. On an unrelated note, the LAC is pleased to note that it, together with representatives from CAI’s federal legislative committee, met with Senator Menendez to express con cerns regarding the new Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s new “structural” underwriting guidelines adopted in the wake of the Champlain Towers collapse, and to ask for his help in rectifying the situation. We are hopeful that he will assist in implementing some needed changes. n

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2022 CAI-NJ COMMITTEES

AWARDS COMMITTEE Mary Visco — Chair Annie Gonzales — Vice Chair Lindsay Bartlett-Cupples, EBP Neil Betoff

EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Carol Shenk, EBP — Chair Nicole Martone, CMCA, AMS, PCAM — Vice Chair Robert Arnone, CMCA, AMS Don Cabrera, CMCA Neeraj Chander

HOMEOWNER LEADERS COMMITTEE Vonetta Hawkins — Chair Howard Staum — Vice Chair Bruce Blum Roslyn Brodsky Barbara Finn Charles Fredericks Lois Gerber Salvatore Gurriero

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Nichole Gist — Chair Tara Baldwin, CPA — Vice Chair Lysa Bergenfeld, Esq. Megan Elgard, EBP Nikolaos Haralambopolous, CPA Kathleen Radler

Jeanine Clark Drew Cowley Kim Dempsey Rebecca Gavin Craig Gotilla

David Dockery, Esq. Jonathan Katz, Esq. Michael Mezzo, CPA, MBA Steven Morris, PE, RS Casey Sky Noon Drew Podolski, Esq. Robert Roop, PE Michael Ryan Larry Thomas, PCAM Board Liaisons: Mary Barrett, Esq. Brooke Stoppiello-Nevins F.A.S.T. COMMITTEE Jessica Baker, Esq. — Chair Steven Kuhnert — Vice Chair Jonathan Cairone Chelsea Donnigan Eric Eggert, CIRMS Shelby Evans, CPA, CMCA Jeffrey Logan Staff Liaison:

Brent Rivenburgh, EBP Stephen Roderick, EBP Nikki Schillaci, EBP Ken Shah

Keira Hauck Richard Lans Cheryl Palent Ernie Standard Danita Susi Board Liaisons: Charles Lavine Robert Travis, CIRMS

Dan Jazwinski Lila Khiry Cirillo Christine Maldonado

Amy Shorter, EBP Board Liaisons: Charles Lavine Chris Nicosia, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Liza Mandelbaum Kari Prout, CMCA Eileen Szelewicki, CMCA Sandi Wiktor Board Liaisons: Jeffrey Logan Tony Nardone, MBA, PCAM Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko BUSINESS PARTNER COMMITTEE David Velasco — Chair Gregory Vinogradsky, Esq., EBP — Vice Chair

Staff Liaison: Robin Surgent NETWORKING EVENTS COMMITTEE Daniel Reilly — Chair Jessica Marvel, EBP — Vice Chair Donna Belkot Dean Catanzarite Diane Cody, CMCA, PCAM Lawrence Cullari Catherine Daly Frank Fasolo Gary Gleitman Carmen Reino Kasey Ronan David Ross Rachel Rutman Sal Sciallo Melissa Volet, Esq. Board Liaisons: Charles Lavine Carol Nickerson, CMCA Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE Martinia Heath, CMCA, AMS — Chair Lirelle Klein — Vice Chair Amani Abdellah Jamie Cullen Ellen Goodman Cara Landolfi Kristin Marzarella Gail McDermid Jennifer Nevins, CMCA, EBP Jennifer O’Brien Cheryl Rhine, CIC, CIRMS, EBP Christina Sanclimenti Freedom Hildreth Richard Lang, EBP Laura McIntyre, EBP Debbie Pasquariello, CIC, CIRMS, EBP

Staff Liaisons: Jaclyn Oskierko Robin Surgent LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE (LAC)/PAC Matthew Z. Earle, Esq. — Chair Edward San George, PCAM — Vice Chair Jackie Thermidor, CMCA, AMS, PCAM — Secretary Joseph Chorba, CPA — Treasurer Elizabeth Comando, CMCA, PCAM — PAC President Andrew Podolski, Esq. — Vice President James Rademacher, EBP — PAC Committee Jennifer Alexander, Esq. Roslyn Brodsky Barbara Drummond, CMCA, PCAM

Thomas Asciolla, EBP Theresa Beckett, EBP Jordan Burkhalter Jennifer Carr George Caso Martinez Carrie Fusella Michael Kaminski Terry Kessler, Esq., EBP Toni Licciardi Michael Luzzi, EBP Kim Manicone Donna Meyer, EBP Darric Mitchell, EBP Ben Mitrou Jason Sponzilli Perry Stavridis Jessica Vail, EBP Michael Vennitti, EBP Board Liaisons: Benjamin Basch, EBP Ryan Fleming, EBP

Kristi Evans Jessica Long Will Meola Matt Rahn

Jose Romero Dharmi Shah Peter Shine, EBP

George Greatrex, Esq. Vincent Hager, CIRMS Mitchell Frumkin, RS Karyn Kennedy-Branco, Esq. J. David Ramsey, Esq. Lisa Rayca, CMCA, AMS John Reichart Alexander Scheffer, CMCA Carol Shenk Board Liaisons: Richard Milder Cheryl Palent

Lauren Vadenais, EBP Kristy Winchock, EBP

Board Liaisons: Benjamin Basch Kristina Munson, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Staff Liaisons: Brooke Stoppiello-Nevins Robin Surgent GOLF COMMITTEE

Steven Mlenak, Esq. Robert Travis, CIRMS Staff Liaisons: Angela Kavanaugh Robin Surgent

Ross Rutman, EBP — Chair Fred Hodge — Vice Chair Chris Belkot

Staff Liaisons: Jaclyn Oskierko Robin Surgent CONFERENCE & EXPO COMMITTEE Joe Bonafede — Chair Saher Gouda, EBP — Vice Chair Jay Burak Nicole Camarota, CMCA AMS Angela Celeste Ellen Comiski, CMCA John Echelmeir Shelia Green-Barnhill, CMCA

Harold Berlowe Robert DeSantis Keith Giliberti, RS Sal Iozzia Hank Johns, EBP Lisa Komitor Victoria Lazaro Cathy Mango, EBP Karl Meth, Esq. Paul Migliore

MANAGER COMMITTEE Vincent Rapolla, AMS — Chair Mary Barone, CMCA, AMS, PCAM — Vice Chair Michael Flippin, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Ashley Gray, CMCA Chuck Graziano, PCAM Anthony Nazzaro Bob Rogers, CMCA, AMS Elaine Warga-Murray, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Michelle Williams, CMCA, AMS Board Liaisons: Kristina Munson, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Carol Nickerson, CMCA

Jaime Schneider Mariaellen Varelis Anne Yannarella, EBP Katie Zsamba Jill Zulin Board Liaisons: Mary Barrett, Esq. Kristina Munson, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Wayne Napolitano Mike Polulak, Esq. Lisa Rayca David Salter David Shahrabani, EBP Jasmin Shelton Ryan Weiner Charles Witczak Paul Wojciechowski Board Liaisons: Steven Mlenak, Esq. Tony Nardone, MBA, PCAM Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko

Jessica Kizmann, CPA Priscilla Saint-Laurent Holly Teufel Board Liaisons: Ryan Fleming, EBP Chris Nicosia, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko

Staff Liaisons: Jaclyn Oskierko Robin Surgent

Staff Liaisons: Jaclyn Oskierko Robin Surgent

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CAI-NJ 2022 PARTNERS

FWH Associates, P.A. GAF Hill Wallack LLP Kipcon Inc. McGovern Legal Services, LLC mem property management, co, inc, PS&S, LLC PuroClean of Hoboken, Jersey City, Fort Lee Rezkom Enterprises, Inc. Taylor Management Company, AAMC, AMO

Alliance Association Bank Ansell Grimm & Aaron, PC Associa Community Management Corp., AAMC Becker BELFOR Property Restoration Brown & Brown Insurance of Lehigh Valley C&L Services Pavement Maintenance Corner Property Management, AAMC

Denali Property Management, Inc. The Falcon Group - Engineering, Architecture & Reserve Specialists

Technocality, Inc. WilkinGuttenplan

Accent Group Access Property Management Adamas Building Services All County Exteriors Amco Pest Solutions, Inc. Anchor Pest Control Becht Engineering BT, Inc. Buckalew Frizzell & Crevina LLP Capital One Bank N.A. New Jersey

FirstService Residential, AAMC Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis, LLP Griffin Alexander, P.C. Guardian Service Industries, Inc. Innovative Pressure Cleaning, LLC The Jesan Companies JGS Insurance, a Baldwin Risk Partner KPI2 Enterprises, Inc.

O & S Associates, Inc. Pacific Western Bank Pardini R. Construction Corporation PeopleFirst Property & Casualty Services Popular Association Banking Preferred Community Management Services, Inc., AAMC Quality 1st Contracting, Inc. Rainbow - G & J Painting, LLC Regal Restoration USA Republic Services of New Jersey, LLC SageWater Servpro of Howell/Wall Stark & Stark Attorneys at Law USI Insurance Services Valley Bank Witczak Engineering

Lemus Construction, Inc. L.N. Rothberg & Son, Inc. Mackoul Risk Solutions, LLC Morris Engineering, LLC National Contractors, Inc. National Cooperative Bank One Call Roofing & Siding

Clearview Washing, LLC Cowleys Pest Services Curcio Mirzaian Sirot, LLC Cutolo Barros, LLC

Dior Construction, Roofing, and Siding Environmental Designers Irrigation, Inc.

Renda Roads, Inc. South Shore Construction, LLC STAR Building Services Two Men Property Services Group, Inc Wilkin Management Group, Inc.

Accurate Reconstruction AR Management Company Design East, Inc. Eosso Brothers Paving Felsen Insurance Services, Inc.

Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla Hueston McNulty, P.C. Landscape Maintenance Services, Inc.

Lawley Services, Inc. MyPropertyBilling.com Radom & Wetter

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Managers, You Have a Hoarding Problem? By Don Cabrera, CMCA, Cabrera Property Management

A s a property manager and a small borough mayor, I have witnessed hoarding by property owners as well as tenants. Advice to managers dealing with hoarding is to potentially redirect the issue to the municipal ity or in some cases, the county which may be familiar with the reported problem and also have experience with similar issues. These entities have the resources to address the issue instead of the community association having to spend their own money. In a majority of the cases these departments also have the protocols setup to work towards a resolution. Most municipalities employ or have a shared service for fire safety. This department regularly inspects homes for state code-mandated safety equipment and fire hazards. If there are issues of ingress, egress, access, or anything similar they can issue a violation to correct.

Another department that may address hoarding is the health and human services department. This department may be local or county operated and are usually the direct arm of the NJ Health Department. On occasion there may be items out side, in common areas that attract rodents, pests, or perhaps there are visible issues inside the property that would require a health official to visit the site. This agency would assign staff to monitor the issues surrounding the hoarding and, at times, animal control may be needed as well. Most municipalities have local property maintenance personnel also known as “code enforcement inspectors” that follow state code. Furthermore, some municipalities add amendments to the state codes ensuring stricter reg ulations than what the state recommends. Lastly, the local police department, county or regional department could

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Options for Managing Pack Rats, Hoarders and Connoisseurs

investigate reports of public safety issues that may affect one’s own safety and well-being. Often, the police will coordinate with other departments and work collaboratively to get a resolution. These inspectors generally focus their attention on exterior conditions Condominium associations fall under the NJ multiple dwelling law of the NJDCA (New Jersey Department of Community Affairs), these are proper

of Treasure that Create Health and Safety Issues

at Your Association By Thomas S. Onder, Esq., Stark & Stark Attorneys at Law

T he old saying goes, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” This is apropos for thinking about managing pack rats, hoarders, and connoisseurs of various items (“treasure”) that could be causing a health and safety hazard to the community. Whether someone wants to collect coins, stamps or any number of other items should be of no concern to an association. Except, when the collection incurs issues of health and safety, that member’s hobby could be of real concern to the other members of the association. For instance, is the member’s collection attracting mice and other vermin or causing noxious or odorous smells? If after notice to address the issue, the member is unwilling or unable to do anything, what is an association to do? One option that an association may seek is to have a receiver appointed by the court to manage and operate the unit, including cleaning the scene. However, such a step is a major undertaking and not granted lightly by the courts. Prior making such a request, it behooves an association to ask a few questions, including: • What do the association’s governing documents say? • Has proper notice been given? • Is the member willing to address the issue themselves? • How much is the receivership going to cost and who pays for it? • What are the receiver’s powers? Thoughtful consideration to these and other questions are necessary In most governing documents, the association can enter unit to address health and safety issues. For instance, if there is a pipe in a unit that is leaking into another unit or the common areas, often the gov erning documents will provide that the association has a right to enter the unit to fix and then bill back the owner. The governing documents will also provide a notice period for a covenant of default, like violating a health and safety issue. It is important to follow what is already in the governing documents by clearly laying out to the member the issue CONT I NU E S ON PAGE 14 before requesting the court appoint a receiver. Review the Governing Documents

“On occasion there may be items outside, on common areas, that attract rodents...”

ties or associations with four or more units. These multiple dwelling inspectors enforce state code from a safety stand point. The DCA inspections are like fire safety inspections but are more involved and can request remedial clean-up of anything seen as a safety concern. Be aware, not every town or county oper ates the same way and some may be more aggressive than others in address ing the hoarding issue. Managers have options to assist them achieve resolution to a problem. Our jobs, along with the board of directors, is to enforce the provisions found in the association’s governing documents that protect the association and the communal property. If you are looking to address a hoarding problem, reach out to your local municipality first. While resolu tion may not be achieved overnight, a stepped approach will enable board members and owners to work togeth er as a community to achieve agree able goals. n

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involved, that they are being default ed and providing an opportunity to cure the same. Many times, a good letter that addresses these issues will be answered by the member and the association can hopefully have the issues remedied by the member. However, if the member does not remedy the same or goes “radio silent,” this notice letter will assist the association in its next steps. Appointment of Receiver The appointment of a receiver to manage and operate the unit is at the court’s discretion, based on its inherent equitable powers. See Fidelity Union Trust Co. V. Pasternack, 123 N.J. Eq. 181 (E. & A, 1938). In exercising discretion, the Court is compelled to grant the relief based on the Crowe Standard for injunctive relief. See Crowe v. DeGioia, 90 N.J. 126 (1982), aff’d, 102 N.J. 50 (1986). Under the Crowe Standard, the party seeking the preliminary injunction must show: (1) that irreparable harm will ensue if the application is not granted; (2) that the legal right underlying the applicant’s claim is settled; (3) that the material facts are uncontroverted and demonstrate a reasonable probability of plaintiff’s success on the merits; and (4) that the relative hardship of the parties militates in favor of granting the injunction. The association bears the burden of satisfying the four- part test by clear and convincing proof. See Sub7 Communications, Inc. v. Day, 299 N.J. Super. 634, 639 (App. Div. 1997).

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a recommendation for one, but know that the court could appoint its own representative, such as another attorney or other third-party. The receiver’s cost will normally be paid for by the movant – the asso ciation. It is important to review the governing documents to see if these fees paid by the association can be billed back to the member. Further, the association’s management company will want to provide the association with the budget for receiver expenses, prior to requesting receiver. For instance, if it is going to cost $20,000 to have a cleaning compa ny come in and dispose of items and clean the unit, those fees will have to be paid for, normally, by the associ ation, upfront. The association does not want to have a receiver appointed and then not have the funds to pay for the same. As such, having the

For instance, if there are noxious odors emanating from the unit and the member has not addressed, the asso ciation wants to thoroughly inform the court of the same. Having the manage ment company perform an inspection of the unit with pictures, as well as docu menting claims from other members on the issues will greatly assist in helping the court to decide whether receiver should be appointed. How Much is This Gonna Costs? And, who is Gonna Pay for This? The receiver is an officer of the court. Even though they may be requested by the association, the receiver’s obligation is to the court. When requesting the receiver, the association should make

management company provide the association a thorough report of what is needed is vital to having the asso ciation make an informed decision on whether to proceed with the receiver ship motion. Receiver’s Powers If a receiver is appointed for these types of health and safety issues, they will most likely need to decide whether an item is trash or not. For instance, a bag of old food is clearly something that can be thrown away. However, if there are boxes of old books, pictures, or other items, are those items really trash? The question to ask is whether it is causing a health or safety issue. Rotting food or a very unclean shower or toilet can cause severe health and safety issues whether it be wanton crit ters, bugs and or mold. As such, the receiver’s order should state what they can dispose of. If there is a question, then the receiver can have a motion filed with the court to decide. But again, it is important to have counsel provide the receiver’s powers within the proposed form of order so that the association is not going back and forth with the court to find out whether a box of old newspapers can be disposed of or not as these costs will incur attorney’s fees. These are just some of the issues that need to be thought of by an asso ciation prior to requesting receiver be appointed to address health and safe ty issues at unit. Thoughtful counsel to help plan and prepare an association prior to filing a motion is vital. n

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S uppose your house or community has smoke or fire damage. In that case, calling your local disaster reme diation company as soon as possible is essential to arrive on the scene and start fire restoration. Make sure you call a firm that is local to your area to ensure fast service. A restoration specialist will minimize claims for property and possessions by responding immediately. It is best to secure the premises from wind or rain, break-ins, or curious neighbors. After the fire is put out and the building is secured, call your restoration company and your insurance broker. It is very important to know who your insurance carrier is and have a good relationship with your insurance broker, who can walk you through the claims process. What NOT to do After a Fire in Your Home or Business Do not try to clean up your walls or the room’s contents after a fire. Do not try to perform fire restoration yourself.

Leave this to the professionals. By trying to clean up and moving things yourself, you could be causing more harm than good. The oil from your hands could embed the soot onto surfaces, creating further damage. If you must touch anything, always wear gloves and an N95 mask. The toxins that are in the building pose a threat to your lungs and remember, not all smoke damage comes from an open flame. What the Restoration Specialist Does During Your Fire Restoration Once your insurance company or local fire official approves the remediation of the smoke damage, IICRC- trained technicians will assess the damage to your home or business. Additionally, they will communicate with your insurance adjuster about necessary steps and develop a plan of action to restore your home or business to pre-loss conditions.

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A Typical Plan of Action for Fire Restoration Includes the Following: MAINTAIN AIR QUALITY: An air scrubber helps with the qual ity of air in the building. It is a crucial tool for fire restoration. TREAT CONTENTS OF THE STRUCTURE: Depending on the severity of the fire damage, the contents of the building will be treated in one of the following ways: cleaned on site, inventoried and discarded or inventoried and packed on-it site. Then, it will be moved to a climate-controlled ware house for cleaning. The items can be stored until the premise is ready for the contents to be returned. LOOK FOR OTHER DAMAGE: Most fires also have water damage or mold since water was used to blast the fire. The water-damaged and soot filled areas must be removed to dry the structure and prevent further damage. ASSESS HOW MUCH EQUIPMENT IS NEEDED: Air movers and dehumidifiers are often needed in order to dry the structure. DISCARD THE UNSALVAGEABLE MATERIALS: The restoration specialist will clean walls, floors and ceilings with smoke odor neutralizers, degreasers or chem ical sponges, depending on the fin ishes. If there are walls, carpeting, or ceilings that cannot be saved, your restoration specialist will remove the charred surfaces and debris. WHAT SHOULD I DO ABOUT FOOD? NEVER consume food that may have been exposed to the smoke, heat, or soot, including non-perishables! CONT I NU E S ON PAGE 22

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DOES MY INSURANCE COVER A FIRE RESTORATION? It depends on your policy. If it’s covered, the insurance company will cover all invoices up to your policy limit, and you are responsible for the deductible. Contact your insurance broker to find out if this loss is covered. HOW DO I REMOVE SMOKE DAMAGE ODOR IN WOOD? Wood that does not have a protec tive layer like polyurethane or a clear “ NEVER consume food that may have been exposed to the smoke, heat, or soot, including non-perishables!”

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coat finish often takes on smoke odor that is hard to remove. Most furniture has a protective layer only on the sides that people see, like the top of the table, but the underside does not have a finish on it. The wood’s pores open up with the heat and then close as it cools, trapping the smoke odor within the wood itself. Your restoration specialist will clean the wood and then use an ozone machine to elim inate any remaining odors. If neces sary, they will use an encapsulant to seal in any remaining smoke odors. It is a very stressful situation when ever a fire occurs. However, having a plan in place and having a rela tionship with a local remediation spe cialist and your insurance broker can ensure a smooth, speedy process to clean up and pay for the damages in your home or office. n

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Horizons at Woods Landing (HWL) in Mays Landing, has been certified by the National Fire Protection Association, which is co-sponsored by the USDA Forest Service, as a Firewise Community since 2010. Of the 1,800 Firewise communities in the US, twenty-three are in New Jersey and twenty-one of them, including HWL, are located within the heavily forested New Jersey Pinelands National Preserve. The Pinelands is a fire adapted ecological landmass of 1.1 million acres with some of the most hazardous wild land fuel types in the nation. The community’s 249 single family lots are encircled by 224 acres of common ground, all of it heavily forested in what is called the Pine Barrens.

I n June 2022, there was a 15,000-acre fire in Atlantic and Burlington counties which threatened historic Batsto Village. This resulted in 2,000 residents being evacuated, including two age-restricted communities in Manchester and Barnegat townships. The HWL experience with Firewise may convince other communities to join the program. In New Jersey, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service (NJFFS) administers a small federal grant program to help reimburse Firewise communities for suppression work. Subsequent to CONT I NU E S ON PAGE 30

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