If you believe there has been a violation of the New Jersey Condominium Act, you have several options for reporting it:
- 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
- New Jersey Office of Attorney General – Division on Civil Rights (DCR):
- If the violation involves housing discrimination, you can file a complaint with the DCR within 180 days of the incident. Visit their website for more information on filing a complaint2.
- Common Interest Community Association Complaint:
- If the violation falls within the jurisdiction of the Act, you can file a complaint using the Common Interest Community Association Complaint form. Include supporting documentation and send it to the Association Regulation unit3.
- 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.
- HOA Fee Complaints:
- If your complaint is related to HOA fees, you can file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office, the Federal Trade Commission, or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
- Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, homeowners may also file in state or federal court within one year of the violation date2.
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.