New Jersey Title 40 - Town Reimbursements/Obligations

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CliffordL
Posts: 18

Posted:

Good Morning Everyone,

Our development still owns our interior streets, but some time ago we were able to persuade the town to take over their maintenance (repair, replacement, snow removal, lighting, curbing)

However, the Ordinance was not clear on signs and street painting.

I am of the opinion that maintenance should include those items as well, or at minimum be reimbursed to the HOA as these are services we also pay for in our tax dollars for the municipality.

Any thoughts or experience (even out of NJ) is appreciated.

Kind Regards,

Cliff

TimB4
Posts: 20,986

Posted:

I would talk to the city and find out what they think the ordinance includes.

ElleN
Posts: 4,405

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Posted By CliffordL on 03/12/2023 5:26 AM
I am of the opinion that maintenance should include those items as well, or at minimum be reimbursed to the HOA as these are services we also pay for in our tax dollars for the municipality.

Do you realize your HOA will probably have to lawyer up to attempt to enforce this position?

CliffordL
Posts: 18

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I am working with one of the Members of the Town Council. I was just curious if anyone else had any experience with their towns regarding this.

ElleN
Posts: 4,405

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Posted By CliffordL on 03/16/2023 5:10 AM
I am working with one of the Members of the Town Council.

That's great. If the Town Councilor sees this as you do, maybe the land use department and town attorney will take another look at this.

CliffordL
Posts: 18

Posted:

*Update
After several months of back and forth, the Town has conceded that the maintenance of our streets, signs, curbing, repaving, repairs, snow etc is their responsibility. After 15 years I don't blame them, I blame the previous HOA administrations for dropping the ball. Thank you, everyone, for your advice, as always.

DouglasK1
Posts: 2,038

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Thanks for the update. It's always interesting to see how these things turn out, and also good for the archives so when people find the threads in the future they can get the entire picture.

Escaped former treasurer and director of a self managed association.

DouglasK1
Posts: 2,038

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Thanks for the update. It's always interesting to see how these things turn out, and also good for the archives so when people find the threads in the future they can get the entire picture.

Escaped former treasurer and director of a self managed association.

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