February 2017

agreement and must be overlooked and possibly overhauled if necessary for the benefit of the property and the residents. Going forward, the timely removal of snow combined with an association’s negligence during any season — not just the winter — is important and necessary to show due diligence as an ownership body. Items like checks and cleanup history could be necessary if a particular property holder is ever sued, as it would show such care is taking place. Managers should converse with attorneys in an attempt to create logical yet informa- tive agreements between properties and residents, and so a situation doesn’t come up like the one that impacted the Villas. 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?

Phone: (609) 588-0030 Email: info@cainj.org CAI Member Rate: $375.00 Non-Member Rate: $500.00

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