David J. Byrne

An Association Need Not Accommodate Every “Emotional Support” Animal-Related Accommodation Request

The following update from Ansell Grimm & Aaron’s Community Association Practice regarding “emotional support” animals may be of interest. On behalf of one of our clients, we secured a New Jersey Judge ruling that an alleged disabled resident, with an alleged emotional support animal, is not entitled to either proceed summarily or obtain early victory. Instead, the owner must show that the claim of an emotional support animal is not a pretext to avoid an association’s dog-related weight limit

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Byrne shares knowledge of HOA lien foreclosure process

The foreclosure of a condominium and/or homeowners’ association lien is unique and multi-faceted process. While there are some similarities, there are many, many differences between a lien foreclosure and a residential mortgage foreclosure. Attorneys unfamiliar with those differences, and with the overall lien foreclosure process, can do a great disservice to their condominium and association clients. In the April issue of , Ansell Grimm & Aaron Partner, and Chair of the firm’s Community Association Law practice area, David J. Byrne, Esq., called on his more than two decades of experience in the field to detail some of the unique aspects of the lien foreclosure process, as well compare that process with that of a residential mortgage foreclosure process.

AGA’s CAP Group at CAI-NJ Expo

CAP Group at CAI-NJ trade show 10.26
AGA's Community Association Practice Group is ready to share their knowledge at the CAI-NJ Conference and Expo at the Garden State Exposition Center, Somerset.

CAP Group to exhibit at CAI-NJ’s Legislative Breakfast Sept. 14

David J. Byrne and Ansell Grimm & Aaron’s Community Association Practice Group, will exhibit at Community Association Institute of New Jersey’s Legislative Breakfast on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at Forsgate Country Club, Monroe. Key New Jersey opinion leaders and lawmakers, including state Department of Community Affairs Director Charles A. Richman, will discuss pending state legislative issues regarding New Jersey’s common interest communities. For additional information about the event, or CAI-NJ, visit their website  or contact them via email at info@cainj.org or by phone at 609.588.0030.

For more information about AGA’s CAP group, or to discuss legal needs for your homeowners association, condominium or cooperative, please contact David J. Byrne at 609.557.1031 or djb@62q.f7d.myftpupload.com.