Structural inspections and reserve studies under the 2024 law.
The 2024 Structural Integrity Law requires licensed structural inspections of covered condo and co-op buildings, with the first deadline for the oldest buildings in January 2026.
P.L.2023, c.214Associations must also have a capital reserve study and a 30-year funding plan, updated every five years. A 2025 law adjusted the funding rules.
N.J.S.A. 45:22A-44.2; P.L.2025, c.132New Jersey law does not require an owner vote for ordinary special assessments; your master deed and bylaws decide. Boards can assess for structural repairs supported by an engineer's report without an owner vote.
N.J.S.A. 46:8B-17; 45:22A-45aThe Condominium Act sets no special notice rule for special assessments, so the bylaws control. Ask for the notice of the meeting where it was approved.
N.J.S.A. 46:8B-14Owners can inspect the association's books and records at reasonable times. The statute sets no deadline, so ask in writing, name the records and give a reasonable date.
N.J.S.A. 46:8B-14(g)Interest cannot exceed the legal rate, and late fees and fines are only allowed if the master deed or bylaws allow them. A lien cannot be recorded for late fees alone. There is no statutory right to a payment plan, so ask the board.
N.J.S.A. 46:8B-17; 46:8B-21New Jersey law sets no owner vote for HOA special assessments; your governing documents decide.
N.J.S.A. 45:22A-44.3No statutory notice rule for special assessments; follow your bylaws, and ask for the notice of the meeting that approved it.
N.J.S.A. 45:22A-46Owners have a right to examine association records under the Planned Real Estate Development Full Disclosure Act, but the law sets no deadline. Ask in writing and set a reasonable date.
N.J.S.A. 45:22A-46(a)Unpaid assessments can become a lien with interest, late fees and legal fees, but not for late fees alone. There is no statutory payment plan right.
N.J.S.A. 45:22A-44.1Summarised from the statutes in November 2026. Not legal advice; your declaration and bylaws may add more rules.