Inium associations in New Jersey are governed by the New Jersey inium Act and certain provisions enforced by the Association Regulation Unit in the Department of Community Affairs.
Unlike nonprofit businesses, LLC bylaws are not public record, so they can be more challenging to obtain. Complete the following steps to obtain a copy of bylaws for an LLC business: Step 1: Request a copy from the secretary of state in the business's registered state.
To find an association's corporate status, contact information, list of board members, current community manager (if applicable), and Articles of Incorporation, one should visit the state agency responsible for overseeing corporations in their state.
House Rules are different from Bylaws in that they can be implemented and changed by the Board of Directors without the need for unit owner approval – which means that they can be changed more easily. Bylaws will very often set forth restrictions on the use of units in the condo.
You can contact your local government office for assistance. For example, you can visit the California Attorney General's HOA Consumer Information page for more details. Online Databases: There are online databases and resources that compile HOA documents. These can be helpful if your HOA participates in such programs.
Most HOA documents are public record, including governing documents. Some states only require the HOA to make certain documents public, while others can be kept confidential.
If your association does not have a procedure, you may file a complaint with the Association Regulation unit by filling in a 'Common Interest Community Association Complaint' form and send it, along with the appropriate supporting documentation, to the Association Regulation unit.
Are HOA Documents Public Record? Most HOA documents are public record, including governing documents.
The Department of Community Affairs is charged with enforcing the law. Recommended Reading: New Jersey Administrative Code - Planned Real Estate Development Full Disclosure Act Regulations - N.J.A.C.