Guides
Property management guides for New Jersey
Plain-language guides from the Comet Management team on the rules, budgets, and maintenance that New Jersey owners and boards deal with every year.
For HOA & condo boards
Reserve Studies for New Jersey HOAs and Condo Associations
What a reserve study is, how often New Jersey associations need one, what it costs, and how boards turn it into a funding plan owners can live with.
HOA Budget Planning: A Step-by-Step Guide for Boards
How New Jersey HOA and condo boards build an annual operating budget, set reserve contributions, and present dues changes to owners.
Collecting Delinquent HOA Dues in New Jersey
A fair, consistent collections policy for New Jersey associations: reminders, late fees, payment plans, liens, and when to involve an attorney.
The Radburn Act: HOA Elections and Owner Rights in New Jersey
How New Jersey's 2017 Radburn amendments changed association elections, open meetings, and owner access to records.
How to Switch Property Management Companies
A step-by-step plan for New Jersey boards and owners changing managers: contract review, notice, records transfer, banking, and owner communication.
HOA Board Member Duties: A Practical Guide
What New Jersey HOA and condo board members are responsible for, the fiduciary duties they owe, and how a manager supports the board.
Snow Removal Contracts for New Jersey HOAs and Commercial Properties
Seasonal, per-push, and per-inch snow contracts compared, plus the specifications and insurance terms every association should require.
Developer-to-Owner Transition for New Jersey Associations
What happens when a developer hands control of a New Jersey community to the owners — the timeline, the documents, and the transition study.
HOA and Condo Insurance Basics for New Jersey Communities
Master policies, HO-6 coverage, D&O, fidelity, and flood insurance explained for New Jersey association boards and owners.
Vendor Bidding for HOAs and Condo Associations
How associations get comparable bids, check contractor qualifications, and award contracts that hold up to owner scrutiny.
Managing Lake Community Associations in New Jersey
Dams, water quality, beaches, and dues: what makes lake associations in Sussex and Passaic counties different to run.
For landlords
New Jersey Security Deposit Rules for Landlords
How much a New Jersey landlord can collect, where the deposit must be held, the notices required, and the 30-day return rule.
New Jersey Lead-Safe Certification for Rental Properties
Which rentals need a lead-safe certificate, when the inspection happens, and what landlords do if lead hazards are found.
NJ Landlord Registration and Certificates of Occupancy
How New Jersey landlords register rentals, which agency to file with, and what municipal certificates of occupancy require at tenant turnover.
New Jersey's Anti-Eviction Act: Good Cause Explained
Why New Jersey landlords need a legal reason to end most residential tenancies, the common grounds, and how the process works.
Tenant Screening in New Jersey and the Fair Chance in Housing Act
How New Jersey landlords can screen applicants for income, credit, and rental history, and the limits the Fair Chance in Housing Act puts on criminal background checks.
For property owners
How to Choose a Property Management Company in New Jersey
The questions owners and boards should ask, the red flags to watch for, and how to compare proposals from New Jersey property managers.
Condo vs. HOA vs. Co-op in New Jersey: What's the Difference?
How condominiums, homeowners associations, and cooperatives differ in ownership, governance, financing, and what the association maintains.
Preventive Maintenance Calendar for New Jersey Properties
A season-by-season maintenance checklist for New Jersey buildings and communities, from winter freeze prevention to fall gutter cleaning.
For commercial owners & investors
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