Jonathan H. Katz

Mr. 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.

• 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.

• Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute – President’s Column, Community Assets
  • January/February 2021
  • March/April 2021
  • May/June 2021
  • July/August 2021
  • September/October 2021
  • November/December 2021
• 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)