Provides standards for election and recall of officers for associations of planned real estate developments and restricts certain expenditures.
This bill establishes standardized procedures for electing and recalling officers in homeowner associations (HOAs) for planned real estate developments (like condominiums or community associations) in New Jersey. It directly affects association members (homeowners) by requiring clear voting rules for executive board elections and setting criteria for "good standing" to vote or run for office. Key provisions include defining terms like "association," mandating transparency in officer elections, and restricting certain expenditures (e.g., limiting funds for non-essential activities). The bill amends existing laws (P.L.1977, c.419; P.L.1993, c.30) to standardize governance, but remains pending after introduction to the Assembly Housing Committee.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
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Joe Danielsen
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