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Associations: Are You in Compliance with New Jersey Law? 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 CAI Member’s Only: $400.00 For information on CAI-NJ’s ADR Program, please contact us at: Phone: (609) 588-0030 • Email: adr@cainj.org

7. We suggest that having the new regulations be effec tive for both DCA registered and non DCA registered communities will provide for equal treatment between those two processes, diminish confusion between the two types, and properly respond to the same developer need that is no different in a registered or non-registered DCA community. 8. For high rise buildings and the corresponding developer obligation for payments, the NJBA does not address that concern. While there may be practical alternatives to registered units in a high rise, we defer any presentation until there is meaningful dialogue with the NJBA and the DCA. We will keep you informed of the status of these regula tions and their impact on associations. We are confident that we now have a place at the table with these discus sions and will be given the opportunity for input and further negotiation. n

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