Condominium and HOA records access in New Jersey
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| Who may request | Unit owners and members; no reason needed for the books |
|---|---|
| Deadline | Unpaid assessment certificate in 10 days |
| Fees | No cap on document fees; looking at the books is free |
| Complaints | Department of Community Affairs; Superior Court |
| Penalty | State fine of $250 to $50,000 a violation, rarely used |
| Country | United States |
| Checked against official text | October 31, 2026 |
In New Jersey, the law sets who may see the records of an association, how quickly they must be provided, what may be charged for them, and where an owner can complain.[1][2][3] This summary was checked against the official text on October 31, 2026.
This is general information, not legal advice. Check the official text in the references before relying on it.
Who may request records
Unit owners and members; no reason needed for the books.
Deadlines
No day count for records; certificate in 10 days.
Fees
| Certificate | Unpaid assessment certificate in 10 days; no fee rule |
|---|---|
| Other documents | Copies at the association's copying cost; no dollar cap |
Complaints and penalties
| Where to complain | Department of Community Affairs; Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Penalty for not complying | State fine of $250 to $50,000 a violation, rarely used |
References
- Condominium Act, N.J.S.A. 46:8B-13, 46:8B-14, 46:8B-15, 46:8B-21, and Nonprofit Corporation Act, N.J.S.A. 15A:5-24: the New Jersey Legislature's plain-text statutes edition,.
- P.L.2017, c.106 (S2492), "An Act concerning the governance of common interest community associations",.
- NJ DCA, "Senate Bill 2760, Structural Integrity Law, Capital Reserve Studies and Funding FAQ" (with LexisNexis printouts of N.J.S.A. 45:22A-44.2 (pre-2025 version), 45:22A-44.3 as amended by P.L.2025, c.132, and 52:27D-132.2 to 132.5).
- NJ DCA, LexisNexis printout of N.J.S.A. 45:22A-1 to 45:22A-56, "Current through New Jersey 221st Second Annual Session, L. 2025, c. 152 and J.R. 11".
- N.J.A.C. 5:26, Planned Real Estate Development Full Disclosure Act Regulations, current through 57 N.J.R. (April 7, 2025).
- N.J.A.C. 5:20, Meetings of Governing Boards of Associations.
- NJ DCA, Rule adoption R.2023 d.087, 55 N.J.R. 1381(a), July 17, 2023.
- S791 (2026 session): introduced text,.
See also: records law in other jurisdictions.