

Jonathan H. Katz
PartnerPrinceton, NJJonathan H. Katz is a partner in the Princeton, N.J. office of Hill Wallack LLP and a member of the firm’s Community Associations practice group. Mr. Katz concentrates his practice in the areas of community association law and general litigation, representing condominium and homeowners associations throughout New Jersey.
Mr. Katz is admitted to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Katz served as the law clerk to the Honorable Philip S. Carchman, Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, and the Honorable Neil H. Shuster, Superior Court of New Jersey, Civil/General Equity, Mercer County. He earned his Juris Doctor from Rutgers School of Law - Camden and his Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers College.Representative MattersMr. Katz advises community associations on matters including:
- Interpretation and amendment of governing documents and the creation and enforcement of rules and regulations
- Mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
- Drafting and negotiation of service contracts
- Fair housing compliance and municipal services agreements
- Assessment collection and foreclosure
In addition to these areas, Mr. Katz has significant experience in handling all types of litigation, including transition.
Leadership- Awarded the “Excellence in Education Award” in 2019 by the Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute
- Awarded the “2019 Author of the Year Award” by the New Jersey Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI-NJ)
- Selected for inclusion in New Jersey Super Lawyers - Rising Stars Edition 2011 through 2015.The Super Lawyers list is issued by Thomson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology can be found here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
- Member, Supreme Court Special Civil Part Practice Committee (2015-Present)
- Member, New Jersey Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI-NJ)
- Member, CAI-NJ Editorial Committee (2010-2013, 2015, 2019 & 2022) (Chair 2012-2013)
- Member, Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute
- Member, Board of Directors, Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (October 2016-Present)
- President, Board of Directors, Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (January 2021-December 2021)
- Member, Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute Communications Committee (2012-2014) (Chair 2014)
- Member, Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute New Jersey Regional Council (2014-2017) (Chair 2015-2017)
- Member, Foundation for Community Association Research - Research Committee (2015-2019)
Mr. Katz served as the Chair of Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute Communications Committee, which publishes the Community Assets magazine, and he served as Chair of CAI-NJ Editorial Committee, which publishes the Community Trends magazine. He was among the CAI-NJ members honored with the 2013 Chapter Achievement Award as a result of the Editorial Committee's January 2013 “Restore the Shore” issue.
Mr. Katz is also the editor for Hill Wallack LLP's Condominium and HOA Law Blog – www.condolawnj.com. In addition, he has significant practical experience with community associations, having served on his homeowners association Board of Directors for eight years.
Presentations & Publications- RESTRICTING RENTALS in Community Associations
- Community Association FAQs: LEGAL EDITION Community Trends (June 2022)
- Co-Presenter, "Legalities & Logistics of Electronic Voting in Pennsylvania and New Jersey" Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute Annual Conference & Expo (May 2022)
- Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute – President’s Column, Community Assets
- Co-Presenter, "Show Me the Money: Advanced Collection Procedures for Community Managers" Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute Fall Manager Symposium (October 2021)
- Eradicating Discriminatory Covenants in Community Associations Community Trends (September 2021)
- Introducing Keystone: Our Chapter Has New Name, But The Same Commitment To Building Better Communities Community Assets (March/April 2021)
- The Legalities of Electronic Voting Post-Radburn Community Trends (January 2021)
- Co-Presenter, “COVID-19 Q&A: Creating a Community Budget” Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute Virtual Conference & Expo (September 2020)
- Does My Community Association Need a Social Media Policy? Community Trends (June 2020)
- Can I Keep My Assistance Animal?, Community Assets (May/June 2020)
- Managers vs. Professionals, Community Trends (March 2020)
- Co-Presenter, “L-100 – Essentials of Community Association Law,” CAI Community Association Law Seminar, Las Vegas, NV (January 2020)
- Co-Presenter, “NJ Legal & Legislative Update,” Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute NJ Regional Council, Cherry Hill, NJ (September 2019)
- Temple of The Dog: Understanding “Assistance Animals” in Community Associations, Community Trends (August 2019)
- The “F” Word Understanding Fiduciary Duty in Community Associations, Community Assets (July/August 2019)
- Techno-Democracy: How the Radburn Legislation Cleared the Way for Electronic Voting in New Jersey Community Associations, Community Trends (March 2019)
- Co-Presenter, “NJ Legal & Legislative Update,” Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute NJ Regional Council, Cherry Hill, NJ (September 2018)
- Electioneering: The Radburn Bill, Community Assets (November/December 2017)
- Co-Presenter, “What You Should Know About the Radburn Bill” (Webinar) (August & September 2017)
- Co-Presenter, “License to Thrill: Movies, Music & Trademarks,”Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute Conference & Expo, Valley Forge, PA (May 2017)
- Learning to Fly: Drones in Community Associations, Community Assets (January/February 2017)
- Co-Presenter, “Batman v. Superman: The Struggle Regarding Ethics & Confidentiality for Board Members & Community Managers,” CAI-NJ Conference & Expo, Somerset, NJ (October 2016)
- Co-Author, Sign of the Times: Political Signs in Pennsylvania & New Jersey Community Associations, Community Assets (September/October 2016)
- Co-Author, New Jersey Supreme Court Distinguishes Luchejko and Holds Community Association Is Not Immune from Liability for Failure to Clear Ice and Snow from Private Sidewalks, Community Trends (October 2015)
- Presenter, “Board Member Boot Camp: Ethics and Confidentiality for Board Members,” Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute Conference & Expo, Philadelphia, PA (May 2015)
- To Infinity and Beyond: Electronic Voting in Community Associations, Community Assets (September/October 2014)
- Louie, I Think This is the Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship: Avoiding Transition Mistakes in Community Associations, Community Trends (January 2014)
- Understanding Community Associations Due Process, Community Assets (September/October 2013)
- Proceed with Caution: Community Association Security and Neighborhood Watch Programs, Community Assets (September/October 2012)
- One Year Later: Revisiting FHA's Condominium Project Approval and Processing Guidelines, Community Assets (July/August 2012)
- Attempting to Make Sense of FHA’s New Condominium Project Approval and Processing Guidelines, Community Trends (January 2012)
- Protecting Your Association from Fraud, Community Trends (January 2011)
- Co-Presenter, “Update Reserves & New FHA Requirements,” CAI-NJ Conference & Expo, Edison, NJ (October 2011)
- Co-Presenter, “Dealing with Rising Delinquencies,” Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute NJ Regional Council, Marlton, NJ (September 2011)
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Community Association partner Jonathan Katz to present at CAI Keystone Annual Conference & Expo
May 12, 2022 -
Webinar Recording: Hot Topics In Community Association Law & Legislation
March 4, 2022 -
Webinar: Hot Topics In Community Association Law & Legislation
March 1, 2022 -
Hill Wallack partner Jonathan Katz to Speak at CAI Keystone Chapter Fall Managers Symposium
October 6, 2021 -
Hill Wallack Lawyers Jonathan Katz and Terry Kessler to Speak at the CAI-Keystone Conference and Expo
June 17, 2021 -
Hill Wallack Community Associations partners Participate in CAI-PA/Del Val New Jersey Regional Council Mini-Trade Show Educational Session
November 13, 2020 -
Seminar: Hill Wallack Partners Presenting at the 41st Annual Community Association Law Seminar
January 16, 2020 -
Webinar - Electronic Voting in New Jersey Community Associations
April 25, 2019 -
Seminar: Hill Wallack Partner Jonathan H. Katz to Speak at Chapter CAI – New Jersey Regional Council Legal & Legislative Update
September 13, 2018 -
Webinar: Webinar - Swimming In The Deep End - How Amendments To The New Jersey Public Recreational Bathing Code Will Affect Your Community Association
February 20, 2018 -
Webinar: What You Should Know about the Radburn Bill: Mandatory Changes to Election and Voting Procedures in New Jersey Community Associations
August 22, 2017 -
Conference: HW Partners Presenting at the Pennsylvania and Delaware Valley Chapter Community Associations Institute 2017 Conference & Expo
May 11, 2017 -
Hill Wallack LLP Attorneys Presenting at CAI-NJ 2016 Conference & Expo
October 26, 2016 -
Event: Hill Wallack LLP Partner Jonathan H. Katz to moderate at CAI's New Jersey Regional Council Mini Trade Show & Education Forum
October 1, 2015 -
Expo: Hill Wallack LLP Exhibiting at 2015 CAI-NJ Annual Conference & Expo
September 26, 2015 -
Conference: HW Partner Presenting at the Pennsylvania and Delaware Valley Chapter Community Associations Institute 2015 Conference & Expo
May 14, 2015 -
Expo: HW Exhibiting at NJ Cooperator's Condo, HOA, Co-op & Apartment Management Expo
May 9, 2015 -
Expo: Hill Wallack LLP Exhibiting at 2014 CAI-NJ Annual Conference & Expo
November 8, 2014 -
Seminar: HW Exhibits at CAI-PA/Delval Mini Trade Show and Educational Forum
September 17, 2014 -
Expo: HW Exhibiting at PA/Delval Community Associations Institute Annual Conference & Expo
May 9, 2013 -
Expo: HW Exhibiting at NJ Cooperator Condo, HOA, Co-op & Apartment Management Expo
May 1, 2013
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Community Association partner Jonathan Katz to present at CAI Keystone Annual Conference & Expo
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- Legislation Allowing Electric Vehicles Charging Stations In Community Associations Is Signed Into LawOctober 27, 2020
- Client Alert: Not Just Elections: The New DCA "RADBURN" Regulations Also Require Changes To Community Association Board MeetingsJune 8, 2020
- Article: Hill Wallack LLP Community Associations Partner Jonathan H. Katz Authors Article in Community TrendsJune 3, 2020
- Article: Hill Wallack LLP Community Associations Partner Jonathan H. Katz Contributes To Article in Community TrendsMarch 6, 2020
- Updated Lien Priority Legislation for New Jersey Community Associations Becomes LawApril 29, 2019
- Article: Hill Wallack LLP Community Associations Attorney Jonathan H. Katz article published in Community TrendsMarch 5, 2019
- Client Alert: Swimming In The Deep End - How Amendments To The New Jersey Public Recreational Bathing Code Will Affect Your Community AssociationFebruary 8, 2018
- News Release: Hill Wallack LLP Partner Jonathan H. Katz Elected to the Executive Board of the Pennsylvania/Delaware Valley Chapter of the Community Associations InstituteJanuary 5, 2018
- Client Alert: Regarding the Radburn: New Law Enhances Voting Participation Rights in New Jersey Community AssociationsJuly 18, 2017
- News Release: Hill Wallack LLP Partner Jonathan H. Katz Appointed to the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania/Delaware Valley Chapter of the Community Associations InstituteNovember 9, 2016
- Client Alert: FHA Proposes New Regulations for Condominium Project ApprovalSeptember 28, 2016
- Client Alert: In re Rones: A Debtor Cannot “Strip Off” or “Cram-Down” a Condominium Lien as Part of a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy ActionFebruary 22, 2016
- Article: Hill Wallack LLP Partners Contribute Article in Community Trends Magazine, October 2015October 8, 2015
- Client Alert: New Jersey Supreme Court Distinguishes Luchejko and Holds Community Association Is Not Immune from Liability for Failure to Clear Ice and Snow from Private SidewalksAugust 13, 2015
- Hill Wallack LLP Attorneys Selected To The 2015 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars ListsMarch 13, 2015
- Hill Wallack LLP Promotes Two AttorneysFebruary 9, 2015
- Attorney Jonathan H. Katz Appointed to the Supreme Court Special Civil Part Practice CommitteeAugust 26, 2014
- NJ Division on Civil Rights Issues New Disability Accommodation Fact Sheet for Housing in Community AssociationsAugust 26, 2014
- Jonathan H. Katz quoted in CAI National Awards articleJuly 17, 2014
- Jonathan H. Katz Among CAI-NJ Members Honored with 2013 Chapter Achievement AwardMay 5, 2014
- New Law Mandates Notification of Roof-Mounted Solar PanelsFebruary 12, 2014
- Hill Wallack LLP Attorneys Selected To The 2013 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars ListsMarch 15, 2013
- New Jersey Court Emphasizes Need for Precision in Indemnification AgreementsSeptember 10, 2012
- Court Broadly Defines “Housing-Related Disputes” in Requiring Dispute Resolution at CondosJanuary 16, 2012
- Beware the Lead Surcharge!October 7, 2011