Community Association Law

Attorney Nicole D. Miller joins AGA’s CAP Group as it Celebrates its 1st Anniversary with the Firm

Ansell Grimm January 6, 2016

Nicole D. Miller has joined Ansell, Grimm & Aaron, PC’s (“AGA”) Community Association Practice Group. Ms. Miller concentrates her practice in the representation of condominiums and homeowners associations and will be working out of the Princeton office. She advises community association boards and property managers on matters including daily operations, drafting of contracts, the creation and enforcement of rules and regulations, alternate dispute resolution (“ADR”), developer transition, fair housing compliance and litigation arising from construction defects, contractor service agreements, delinquent assessments and common charge recovery, governance, and the fiduciary duties of board members.

Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Miller practiced commercial and other civil litigation representing banks, limited liability companies, partnerships and franchises in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Ms. Miller is a graduate of the College of New Jersey and received her law degree from Rutgers University School of Law, both Cum Laude.

“Nicole is a great addition to our expanded office,” said David J. Byrne, the Chair of AGA’s Community Association Group. “We also welcomed a new paralegal to the group and have recently added a new legal assistant to support the additional professional staff. Celebrating our first anniversary with AGA and with our recent move to a permanent office in Carnegie Center, we look forward to continuing to add staff to give personal attention to all of our clients.”

AGA’s Community Association Group has more than 50 years of combined experience in the industry representing associations throughout the northeast. AGA’s clients are afforded a full range of legal services, covering all the legal issues and needs of any homeowners association, condominium or cooperative.

In its more than 85 years AGA, has grown to represent clients throughout the tristate area via offices in Ocean, NJ, Woodland Park, NJ, White Plains, NY, Princeton, NJ and Newtown, Pa. 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.

For more information on AGA’s legal services to homeowners association, condominium or cooperative, contact David J. Byrne at 609-557-1031 or djb@62q.f7d.myftpupload.com.

Linderman discusses intersection of residential and commercial uses with NJ Cooperator

Ansell Grimm December 18, 2015

AGA Community Association Practice Group Partner, Richard B. Linderman recently spoke with the New Jersey Cooperator about the challenges facing mixed-use commercial and residential buildings.

Mr. Linderman noted that associations, boards and managers need to take many factors into consideration in their relationship with commercial enterprises, and that the rules for businesses can vary significantly from a residential-only site.

For the full story, visit:

The Neighbor Downstairs

Mr. Linderman has successfully represented community associations in numerous litigations, including the defense of executive boards, complex construction suits, and statutory compliance related matters. He is a frequent lecturer to homeowners, property managers, and industry professionals on topics relating to community associations, corporate governance, bankruptcy and assessment collections.

Mr. Linderman can be reached directly at 609-557-1032 or via email at rbl@62q.f7d.myftpupload.com.

AGA Attorney, Stacey R. Patterson shares her expertise in New York Times

Ansell Grimm December 11, 2015

AGA Community Association Practice Group Counsel, Stacey R. Patterson has again been asked by the New York Times to share her knowledge and experience with their readers.

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 Neighbors Tangle Online

Earlier this month, Ms. Patterson, responded to a question from a Montclair, New Jersey apartment resident, for the December 6,2015 edition of the weekly “Ask Real Estate,” column, published in the Sunday New York Times. Ms. Patterson addressed a landlord’s obligations to its tenants, under the warranty of habitability in the Garden State. Ms. Patterson advised that a New Jersey landlord must provide residents with functioning essential utilities (i.e. plumbing) at all times. Ms. Patterson provided various options for tenants who find themselves in a situation where a landlord is failing to make repairs in a timely manner.

For more than fifteen years, Ms. Patterson, has represented planned communities in both litigation and government transactional matters. She focuses her practices on general representation of cooperatives, condominiums and homeowners associations in New York and New Jersey.

To reach Ms. Patterson, call her directly at 973-925-7343 or via email at srp@62q.f7d.myftpupload.com.

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

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.

Linderman educates CAI members on Fair Housing Act

Ansell Grimm October 15, 2015

Rich at podium addressing the audience at CAI seminar on 10.1 — Rich Linderman of AGA's Community Association Law practice group addresses members of CAI on compliance with the Fair Housing Act at a seminar in Cherry Hill.

On October 1, 2015, Richard Linderman presented a program to several property managers and board members regarding the impact of the Fair Housing Act upon community associations. The property managers were able to obtain educational credit through the Community Associations Institute’s Pennsylvania/Delaware Valley Chapter. Mr. Linderman’s presentation focused on avoiding litigation and helping condominium boards deal with requests for reasonable accommodations and modifications under the Fair Housing Act.

Michael Shaw, Manager of Communications & Programs for CAI-PA/Del-Val thanked Richard for being one of our experts. “He did a great job!”

Richard is a partner in the Community Association Group of Ansell Grimm & Aaron PC.

CAI mini trade trade show in Cherry Hill

Ansell Grimm September 25, 2015

Visit Ansell Grimm & Aaron’s Community Association Practice Group at CAI’s upcoming New Jersey Mini Trade show on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Cherry Hill.

Managers and homeowners will have the opportunity to attend an educational session on critical issues to community associations. Managers will receive one hour of continuing education credit for the session.

Event Schedule:

5:00 PM Exhibits and Light Fare, Cash Bar
6:45 PM Education Session in the Exhibit Hall
7:45 PM Door Prize Announcements
8:00 After Party – Food and beverage available for purchase from the hotel bar

Contact the Chapter office at 610-783-1315 for group registrations.

Directions to the hotel can be found here.

AGA Attorney David Byrne featured guest on “The Voice of Real Estate” Radio Show

Ansell Grimm September 22, 2015

Ansell Grimm & Aaron Attorney David Byrne, Chair of the Community Association Practice Group was a featured guest on “ The Voice of Real Estate with Debbie Lang” on 920AM The Voice on Sunday Sept. 20. You can listen to a podcast of the interview by clicking on the link below. Dave gave his insights on what to know when buying a property that has a homeowner’s association.

http://www.920thevoice.com/ondemand/Episodes.aspx?PID=3888

Additionally, you can stop by and see David and other members of AGA’s Community Association Practice Group at the 2015 CAI-NJ Annual Conference & Expo, booth # 309 on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset.

To learn more about the event visit the CAI-NJ website, The registration form for the event is available here. Registration is free for home owners, unit owners and board members who are CAI members. Pre-registration for non-member home owners, unit owners and board members is $20 and on-site registration is $20, pre-registration is recommended.

If you wish to schedule a meeting and learn more about AGA’s legal services, please contact David Byrne at 609.557.1031 or via email at djb@62q.f7d.myftpupload.com.

David Byrne to be featured on “The Voice of Real Estate” Radio Program

Ansell Grimm September 11, 2015

Tune in to 920AM – THE VOICE on Sunday, September 20^th at 9AM to hear David Byrne, Esquire, Chair of Ansell Grimm & Aaron’s Community Association Group as he discusses Community Association Law. David will be interviewed by Debbie Lang, Realtor, host of “The Voice of Real Estate”. David limits his practice to the representation of condominiums, community associations, cooperatives and homeowners associations. A podcast of the program will be available for download on 62q.f7d.myftpupload.com after the show airs.

For more information about AGA’s Community Association Group, contact David at 609-557-1031 or via email at djb@62q.f7d.myftpupload.com.

CAP Group at CAI-NJ Expo

Ansell Grimm August 20, 2015

Visit Ansell Grimm & Aaron’s Community Association Practice Group at the 2015 CAI-NJ Annual Conference & Expo, booth # 309 on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset. To learn more about the event visit the CAI-NJ website, The registration form for the event is available here. Registration is free for home owners, unit owners and board members who are CAI members. Pre-registration for non-member home owners, unit owners and board members is $20 and on-site registration is $20, pre-registration is recommended. Attorneys from the CAP Group will be on hand to answer questions regarding the CAP Groups legal counsel and services. If you wish to schedule a meeting, please contact David Byrne at 609.557.1036.

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