NJ Board of Public Utilities Prepares for Second Year of Community Solar Program by Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith and Davis
August 3, 2020 In order to achieve New Jersey’s ambitious goal of generating all of the State’s electricity from clean energy sources by 2050, and to ensure that low and moderate income (LMI) residents can realize the benefits of renewable energy, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) is preparing to launch the second […]
The Financial Statement Audit as a Useful Tool in the Budget Process by Samuel Schneider, CPA
When preparing the Association’s operating budget, there are several useful tools at the Board’s disposal. One of those tools is the annual financial statement audit. During the budget process, an important step is to project out the remaining months of the year to estimate whether the Association will be in a surplus or deficit position […]
Board Members – Continuing Education for Life! by Mary Faith Nugiel, President, RCP
You like the look of the place. You like the feel of the place. Maybe there’s a pool, a clubhouse, some tennis courts. It feels like it could be home. So, you move into a community association. It’s everything you want in a home, in a community. You are inspired to get involved with the […]
How to Destress when your Ride Home Becomes a Walk Down the Hallway by Shawna Zuhl
A year ago, my employer approved for me to work from home one day a week and let me tell you, it was Music to my ears! That’s how I felt when my employer announced that we can now have a “work from home” day. I get to Just jump out of bed, grab my […]
10 TIPS FOR CONFRONTING SOMEONE WHO’S IN THE WRONG by Amen Clinic
During a pandemic, you’re in an elevator, the door opens, and someone steps in wearing no mask, stands right next to you, and starts pressing the buttons with their naked fingers. What do you do? You see your coworker in the break room grab a roll of paper towels and stuff it in their backpack. […]
CAI-NJ Appeals New DCA Regulations – by Griffin Alexander
On May 18, 2020, Regulations to the Planned Real Estate Development Full Disclosure Act (PREFDA) were adopted and published by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), without giving community associations an opportunity to prepare to implement them. By way of background, the Radburn Law became law in July 2017. It contained requirements with […]