Community Association Law — New York

AGA attorneys take the field to support Make-A-Wish Foundation

Ansell Grimm July 26, 2016

Ansell Grimm & Aaron P.C. Community Association Practice Group attorneys Lysa Bergenfeld and Stacey Patterson teamed with Erika Berfumo from Certa Pro Painters, Valentine Valdman from Station Square, Ray Ambrosino and Brad Memoli from Garden State Securities, Caesar Mistretta from Hub International Insurance Brokers, and Bob Rogers and Dawn Ruggiero from First Service Residential at Community Association Institute’s 2^nd Annual Olympics, at Thompson Park in Monroe. Proceeds from the July 20 event are donated to the Make-a-Wish Foundation which arranges experiences for children with life-threatening medical conditions.

For more information about AGA’s Community Association Practice Group, please contact Lysa Bergenfeld at 609-557-1034 or Stacey Patterson at 973-925-7343.

Majority Rules or Rule by Super Majority? It Depends…

Ansell Grimm June 7, 2016

In the latest issue of Association Help Now, David Bryne, managing partner of Ansell Grimm & Aaron’s Community Association Practice Group addresses the tricky question of vote counting when it comes to issues affecting the declarations and bylaws of homeowner’s associations.

“In New Jersey, the general rule is the amendment percentage is set by the document that is sought to be amended, except in certain situations” Byrne explains in the article, “A condominium can be terminated if 80% of everyone votes to terminate. That’s a provision set by statue.”

For the full story, visit AHN’s website.

Patterson participating on panel for Hudson Valley CAI

Ansell Grimm March 2, 2016

Stacey Patterson, Counsel in Ansell Grimm & Aaron’s Community Association Practice group, will be a panel speaker at the Hudson Valley Chapter of Community Associations Institute’s Managers Lunch on March 16 at Cosimo’s On Union, New Windsor, New York.

David Spector, Senior Vice President with Extell Management Services Inc., a company that manages the most highly-valued residential building in New York City — One57, will be the special guest speaker.

The lunch will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with the first half hour reserved for networking.

There is no charge for this event, however registration is limited to managers and HV-CAI sponsors only.

Visit AGA’s Community Association Practice Group
at IREM Tri-State Conference & Expo in Atlantic City

Ansell Grimm February 9, 2016

AGA’s Community Association Practice Group Attorneys David J. Byrne, Elysa D. Bergenfeld, Richard B. Linderman and Mark M. Wiechnik will be exhibiting at the 2016 IREM Tri-State Conference & Expo. The Expo will be held on February 18-19 at The Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa in Atlantic City and includes a full slate of educational programs, an industry partners expo and networking for real estate professionals.

The Institute of Real Estate Management, more commonly known as IREM, is an international organization of professional property managers who manage all different types of real estate. IREM was organized in Chicago in 1933 by three founding chapters which included the New Jersey and Pennsylvania chapters along with the Illinois Chapter.

If you are planning on attending the 2016 IREM Tri-State Conference & Expo, please visit the AGA Community Association Practice Group in booth 101 or contact David J. Byrne if you wish to set up a meeting with one of our attorneys while you are at the conference. Mr. Byrne can be reached at djb@62q.f7d.myftpupload.com or by calling 609-751-5551. The Community Association Practice Group looks forward to seeing you in Atlantic City!

Association’s Receivership and Lease Still Valid After Sheriff’s Sale

Ansell Grimm January 26, 2016

In late 2012, our client, Vail Section Condominium, successfully moved to have an empty and abandoned unit placed into receivership. The condominium’s receiver, after having the abandoned unit repaired, made and executed a lease with a tenant. This tenancy (and the condominium’s enjoyment of rental receipts) continued on through 2015. During the course of this tenancy, the particular condominium unit’s lender completed its foreclosure. That lender ultimately purchased the unit at sheriff’s sale, in the fall of 2015. The tenant eventually became delinquent in the payment of rent resulting in the receiver’s eviction complaint. The court – even though the lender’s foreclosure was over, the lender had purchased the unit at sheriff’s sale and even after the sheriff’s deed associated with that sale was recorded by the lender – validated the receivership and the receivership’s lease. To that end, and months and months after the lender’s sheriff’s sale, the court found in favor of the receiver, entered a judgment for possession and ordered that the tenant be evicted. This decision – and condominium/receivership victory – reminds us that those timid and skeptical professionals and owners, who are frightened of the reach and power of lenders, are wrong to consistently shy away from asserting the rights and needs of condominiums and HOAs that continue to suffer from the scourge of abandoned and empty homes.

For more information on AGA’s legal services to cooperatives or condominium and homeowners’ associations, contact Elysa D. Bergenfeld, Esq. at edb@62q.f7d.myftpupload.com or by phone at 609-751-5551.

The above is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Transmission of the materials and information contained herein is not intended to create, and receipt thereof does not constitute formation of, an attorney-client relationship.

Stacey Patterson a featured speaker for CAI of Hudson Valley at roundtable

Ansell Grimm January 22, 2016

On January 21, 2016, Stacey Patterson was a featured speaker at the Community Associations Institute of Hudson Valley’s Round Table Seminar in New Windsor NY. Ms. Patterson, among other Hudson Valley community association industry experts, answered questions from property managers, board members and owners. Participants were able to obtain continuing education credits for their attendance.

Ms. Patterson serves as counsel with the firm in the Community Association Practice Group of Ansell Grimm & Aaron PC. Ms. Patterson represents numerous condominium, HOA and co-ops in the Hudson Valley, New York region. Ms. Patterson currently works out of the firm’s Woodland Park, NJ and White Plains, NY offices.

Byrne a featured speaker at Hudson Valley Roundtable

Ansell Grimm January 11, 2016

David J. Byrne, Esquire, Chair of the Ansell Grimm & Aaron Community Association Practice Group, will be among the industry experts available at the Community Associations Institute of Hudson Valley’s Round Table Seminar on Jan. 21. The roundtable, to be held at Homewood Suites at Newburgh-Stewart Airport, New Windsor NY, is an opportunity for community association managers and board members to get answers to any questions they may have regarding issues with their property. In addition to Byrne, Engineer Dave Chesky of the Falcon Group and CPA John Grady of Bogush & Grady will be among the experts available.

Participants in the roundtable can receive 2 CEU credits for taking part in the educational seminar, which runs from 5 to 7 p.m.

There is no fee to Register for the Round Table, however seating is limited. For additional information on the seminar, contact Brainerd Communications at 877-588-5010.

AGA Attorney, Stacey R. Patterson Quoted on front page of the Real Estate Section of the Sunday New York Times

Ansell Grimm November 23, 2015

Much like commerce and entertainment, disputes with Co-Ops, Condominiums and Homeowner’s Associations are moving online. In the Sunday, November 8, 2015 edition of the New York Times, the growing role of social media in battles between residents and boards was examined. Seeking an expert opinion, the Times turned to Ansell Grimm & Aaron Community Association Practice group attorney Stacey R. Patterson to provide her experience with this issue.

You can read the full article and see Ms. Patterson’s comment here:

When Neighbor’s Tangle Online

New Princeton Address for Ansell Grimm & Aaron, PC

Ansell Grimm November 23, 2015

On January 1, 2015 Ansell Grimm & Aaron, PC (“AGA”) expanded by opening its first office in Princeton, New Jersey in the prestigious Carnegie Center. AGA is now making a permanent home in Carnegie Center, with its move of its Princeton office to 214 Carnegie Center, Suite 112, Princeton, New Jersey. The new location is open for business on Monday, November 23, 2015.

The office that housed AGA since January 1^st was opened for the acquisition of a group of attorneys from an International law firm who represent condominium, cooperative, and homeowners’ associations. Prominent homeowners’ association attorneys including Elysa Bergenfeld, Richard Linderman, Mark Wiechnik, Breanne DeRaps and Stacey Patterson led by Chair, David Byrne, joined the Princeton office to kick off 2015. Since January, AGA has grown its Princeton office to service corporate, banking and individual clients. New practice areas include real estate, creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, copyright, trademark and general litigation with the addition of attorney Pam Mulligan. In addition, Mercer, Burlington and Middlesex County clients benefit from AGA’s convenient Carnegie Center location as they can meet with AGA attorneys from any of our five offices in Princeton. The office is just minutes away from Princeton University and the Princeton Junction train station which has train service from major metropolitan areas including New York City and Philadelphia.

In its more than 85 years AGA, based in Ocean, New Jersey, has grown to represent clients throughout the tristate area via offices in Woodland Park, New Jersey, White Plains, New York, Princeton, and Newtown, Pennsylvania. AGA attorneys are dedicated to providing excellent legal representation by providing zealous advocacy and skilled legal advise to our diverse clientele. AGA attorneys all practice with a common philosophy, Commitment to Excellence and Commitment to People.

Getting Ready for some football

Ansell Grimm July 30, 2015

JetsHub7 — Jets standout left tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson takes a moment to greet members of Ansell Grimm & Aaron PC's community association practice group , Hub International, Rezkom Enterprises, Wilkin & Guttenplan, PC and Professional Restoration at a night with the Jets earlier this month.

On July 13, 2015 Ansell Grimm, & Aaron, PC teamed up with HUB International, along with Rezkom Enterprises, Wilkin & Guttenplan, PC and Professional Restoration for a night with the Jets at the Jets Training Facility in Florham Park, New Jersey.

Our attendees were able to do drills on the Jets training field, as it was a gorgeous night, enjoy appetizers, dinner, refreshments and cocktails, and meet, talk to and toss the ball with one of the New York Jets’ premiere players, D’Brickashaw Ferguson. What a great night! Thanks to HUB, our co-sponsors, the New York Jets and especially all of our attendees!

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