New Jersey – How to Report COA Board Violations

If you believe there has been a violation of the New Jersey Condominium Act, you have several options for reporting it:

  1. New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA):
    • The Bureau of Housing Inspection within the DCA enforces regulations related to condominiums, cooperatives, and mutual housing corporations. They conduct inspections and issue citations for violations. You can contact them directly to report a violation1.
    • Contact Information:
      • Daniel Gardner (Region 1): BHICodecompReg1@dca.nj.gov
      • Judy Tahhan (Region 2): BHICodecompReg2@dca.nj.gov
      • Maria Hess (Region 3): BHICodecompReg3@dca.nj.gov
      • Daisy Beauchamps (Region 4): BHICodecompReg4@dca.nj.gov
      • Charity White (Region 5): BHICodecompReg5@dca.nj.gov
      • Adam Black (Region 6): BHICodecompReg6@dca.nj.gov
      • Mark Ridge (Region 7): BHICodecompReg7@dca.nj.gov
      • Dhyani Patel (Region 8): BHICodecompReg8@dca.nj.gov
  2. New Jersey Office of Attorney General – Division on Civil Rights (DCR):
  3. Common Interest Community Association Complaint:
  4. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR):
    • Both the New Jersey Condominium Act and the Planned Real Estate Development Full Disclosure Act require associations to provide a fair and efficient alternative to litigation for resolving disputes between unit owners or with the association.
    • Consider exploring ADR options before pursuing legal action1.
  5. HOA Fee Complaints:

Remember to gather relevant details about the violation and provide as much information as possible when reporting. Seeking legal advice from an attorney familiar with New Jersey condominium law is also advisable.