January 2023

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community has a ban on pets and a new owner moves in with a dog, the board will likely direct management to cite them for violating the no-pet restriction. If the new owner responds that their dog is a service animal, but the board ignores that consideration and continues with the violation pro cess, the duty of obedience may be implicated. A prudent board would confer with legal counsel to determine the respective rights of both the unit

owner and the association to hope fully avoid a complaint being filed against the association. under the NJ Laws Against Discrimination, or the Federal Fair Housing Act. Complying with the duty of obedience will likely involve working with legal counsel in developing a policy on service animals or emotional support animals that is compliant with all relevant laws. Effective Meetings: Most peo ple have busy schedules, yet it is critical to conduct board business regularly and effectively. Fitting in your community volunteer role as a board member does not have to be an onerous addition to your calendar. According to CAI studies, effective board meetings are under 2 hours, and an argument can be made using long-standing standards that any meeting lasting more than 90 minutes

they are expected to act prudent ly, and the expectation would be that seeking advice from professional advisors, especially in pursuit of the duty of obedience, is crucial to the long-term success and stability of the community. The following example highlights the duty of obedience. If a

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