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Legislative Action Committee (NJ-LAC) works tirelessly to monitor this legislation and advocate on behalf of our communities. Visit CAI-NJ’s website to learn about current legislation impacting our industry such as structural integrity, fire hydrant maintenance, and accessory dwelling units. https://cainj.org/legislative-news/ Foundation for Community Association Research The Foundation is one of our industry’s best resourc es for information and probably the least known. The Foundation’s mission is to provide research-based informa tion to all community association stakeholders. Some of the most popular publications are the Community Association Fact Book, Salary Survey and Aging Infrastructure Report. https://foundation.caionline.org/ CAI Exchange is a great means to see how other community leaders address similar concerns to you and your community. CAI national hosts this community discussion board, allow ing homeowners to speak openly with each other, learn best practices, and share what’s working for them!

is an alternative to the traditional justice system. It includes negotiation and mediation with a third party. This service is for parties who live or work in community associations. New Jersey law requires that community associations offer homeowners a “fair and efficient” alternative to litigation for virtually every dispute. We have trained mediators who can help you towards a resolution. The CAI-NJ ADR Program will likely be less expensive than the normal judicial process because it is a one-time fee rather than court costs and undetermined legal fees. Also, mediation is confidential, unlike court cases adjudicated in public sessions. Many mediated disputes only require one ses sion to resolve, and sessions are scheduled promptly. A filed court case may take months or years to resolve. https://cainj.org/adr-mediation/ Advocacy Each year, legislation is introduced that directly impacts the community association industry in NJ. Our New Jersey

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