September 2025

THE CAI-NJ COMMUNITY TRENDS ® MAGAZINE CONTENTS

14 Mulch Ado About Something: What New Jersey’s New Mulch Law Means for Your Community By John A. Reichart, CMCA, AMS Associa Community Management Corp., AAMC 22 New Affordable Housing Restrictions and the Impact on Association Fees By Gregory Vinogradsky, Esq. Callahan & Fusco, LLC 32 Homestead Shields & Condo Fees — Will A-3538 Make Your Neighborhood’s Delinquency Your Problem? By Jennifer Alexander, Esq. Griffin Alexander, P.C. 38 Developer Obligations to Pay Maintenance Fees and Budgets By Ed San George, MPA, PCAM — NJ-LAC Vice Chair INTEGRA Management Corp., AAMC 46 Management Trends: School’s Here: VOLUNTEER! By Erin Spiliotopoulos, CMCA, AMS Matrix Property Management Group, LLC

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EXTRAS President’s Corner Looking Ahead

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CAI-NJ Upcoming Events

F.A.S.T. Pickleball Palooza — Register Now!

Legislative Update

Your Voice is Key with NJ-LAC and CA-PAC

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Beach Party Registration F.A.S.T. School Supply Drive

2026 CAI-NJ Partnership Program Registration

Conference Kick-Off — Register Now!

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2025 Conference & Expo: Register Now!

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Schedule of Events

Managers All Access Pass

Why Should Homeowners Attend?

Drop the Mic Karaoke Night with PAC Registration

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Joint Manager, Business Partner and Homeowner Roundtable

Shoot the Cover Photo Contest

CMCA Study Group — Coffee & Cram — Save the Date 2026 CAI-NJ Board of Directors Nomination Form

New Members

2026 Committee Sign-ups

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Request for Education Proposals Winter Break Party — Save the Date

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2025 Ultimate Partner Listings

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