December 2022 CAI-NJ

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Island Condominium Association is happy their hard work has finally paid off. For associations that need to hire a new property manager, Ruth Brader suggests that the board “con sider experience, track record, and recommendations from other HOAs.” Now settled in and comfortable with a reliable property manager, the community is already working on their next big project. “In need of stain for their all-wood buildings, the Meadows at Cape Island is considering initiating a committee to look into possibly changing the color scheme of the build ings to add more visual interest to the neighborhood.” Mark Lemon President of Aladdin Condominium Association Wildwood Crest, NJ

adjusters, evaluating uninsured damage, hiring contractors, scheduling volunteer work, and setting Special Assessments, the membership worked extremely well together, dividing out assignments and keeping everyone informed.” With a “hope for the best but be prepared for the worst” attitude, Robert enters the new year with a plan to better prepare for unexpected expenses. He hopes that Long Beach Commons can avoid relying on Special Assessments by convincing the community’s owners to accept a 2023 budget with a significant increase in membership dues. Ruth J. Brader Treasurer of the Board for the Meadows at Cape Island Condominium Association Cape May, NJ After an extremely frustrating year of transitioning to a new property manager and company, not once but twice, the Meadows at Cape

After the partial collapse of Champlain Towers South Beachfront Condominium that killed 98 people in Surfside, Florida,

Mark Lemon and the board members of Aladdin Condominium Association worked to have their shared building inspected by professionals. “We hired an engineer to examine the building

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