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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this act:
a. “Association” means the entity responsible for the administration of a common interest community in which 75% or more units have been conveyed to unit owners other than the developer pursuant to subsection a. of section 2 of P.L.1979, c. 157 (C. 46:8B-12.1), which association may be incorporated or unincorporated.
b. “Bylaws” mean the governing regulations adopted by a common interest community for the administration and management of the property.
c. “Common interest community” means real estate with respect to which a person, by virtue of his ownership of a unit, is obligated to pay for real estate taxes, insurance premiums, maintenance or improvement of other real estate described in the declaration. Ownership of a unit does not include holding a leasehold interest of less than 20 years in a unit, including renewal options. Common interest communities shall include, but not be limited to, condominiums and cooperatives.
d. “Declaration” means any instrument, however denominated, which creates a common interest community, including any amendment to that instrument.
e. “Bodily injury” means death or bodily injury to a person.
f. “Qualified common interest community” means a common interest community which is (1) residential and (2) contains at least four units.
g. “Unit” means a physical part of a common interest community designated for separate ownership or occupancy.
h. “Unit owner” means the person owning a unit or that person's spouse.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 2A. Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice 2A § 62A-12 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-2a-administration-of-civil-and-criminal-justice/nj-st-sect-2a-62a-12/
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