New Jersey Becomes Second State to Enact Legislation to Protect Structural Integrity of Residential Housing Structures Including Common Interest Communities - JD Supra
New Jersey enacted legislation to protect structural integrity of residential housing, including common interest communities, requiring milestone inspections and reserve studies.
Aforeworn detected this change in the HOA & Condo Board Rules space on July 14, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. HOA and condo boards in New Jersey, especially high-rise condos and master-planned HOAs should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Compliance deadlines vary; likely within 1-2 years for initial inspections, but boards should act immediately to plan.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors HOA & Condo Board Rules continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
New law mandates structural integrity inspections (milestone inspections) and updated reserve studies for buildings over a certain age or height.
Who it affects
HOA and condo boards in New Jersey, especially high-rise condos and master-planned HOAs
What you must do
Review current reserve study and schedule a milestone inspection if building is over 25 years or 3+ stories.
Deadline
Compliance deadlines vary; likely within 1-2 years for initial inspections, but boards should act immediately to plan.
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