Association Lawyers in New Jersey

On May 13, 2020, the CDC issued a nice “Stop the Spread of Germs” poster that is easily printed on 8 ½” x 11” shipping label stickers.  For example: Avery brand #5165 which are available on-line and at stores such as Staples.

If you have attended my “Fridays with Fran” web meetings, nothing below will surprise you.  Reopening Amenities is risky business.  Courts will look to prior cases for guidance in addressing new cases. 

We do not have to get to polio, the 1918 influenza or smallpox to find court cases involving debilitating and deadly communicable diseases.

Happy 4^th of July!!!

Why isn’t the pool open? What am I paying my assessments for anyway!?

The Fourth of July is a little less than 100 days away.  Memorial Day, a little less than 60 days away.  The Coronavirus crisis continues.  Why are we talking about the pool now?

Some contracts are already in place.  What do we do with them?  Should we modify?  Should we cancel?  Should we breach? Will we be sued?  What will the damages be?

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. The Department of Labor’s (Department) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) administers and enforces the new law’s paid leave requirements. These provisions will apply from April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.

To mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and protect the capacity of New Jersey’s health care system for the state’s most vulnerable, Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 107, directing all residents to stay at home until further notice. The order provides for certain exceptions, such as obtaining essential goods or services, seeking medical attention, visiting family or close friends, reporting to work, or engaging in outdoor activities.

Open Board Meetings and the Coronavirus

Associations must continue to function.  Board meetings must be held, and decisions must be made.

The CDC has recommended against any gatherings of ten or more people through at least the middle of May.  Therefore, Association’s must postpone community events and avoid in-person meetings. However, the Association must continue to operate, and the Board must continue to conduct the Association’ s business.