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S 4104

Establishes procedure to dissolve common interest community by constituent homeowners.

2026-2027 Regular Session

The bill creates a formal process for constituent homeowners to dissolve a common interest community, including asset/liability distribution and governance transition.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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Bill Summary · S 4104

Summary of Bill S 4104 (New Jersey, 222nd Legislature)

Title

Establishes procedure to dissolve common interest community by constituent homeowners.

Purpose and intent

S 4104 proposes a formal process that would allow members of a common interest community (CIC) — such as a condominium association, homeowners association (HOA), or other land-use-based CIC — to dissolve the formation or continuing existence of the CIC under specified conditions. The bill is aimed at providing a structured pathway for constituent homeowners to terminate the governing entity and unwind the legal framework that governs shared common areas, covenants, and assessments.

Key provisions and changes

  • Dissolution mechanism: Establishes a procedural framework through which a CIC can be dissolved by its constituent homeowners. The bill likely outlines steps similar to:

    • Initiation by a specified percentage or number of constituent homeowners.
    • Notice requirements to affected unit owners or lot owners.
    • Preparation and approval of a dissolution plan outlining the distribution of assets, liabilities, and responsibilities for shared facilities.
    • Approval thresholds (e.g., vote margins, special or supermajority requirements).
    • Regulatory or quasi-judicial oversight, if applicable, by a state or local agency or by the appropriate CIC board.

  • Governance transition: Provisions addressing how governance, management responsibilities, and records are transitioned or terminated, including:

    • Handling of common elements (e.g., roads, amenities, common buildings) and associated maintenance obligations.
    • Allocation of outstanding debts, ongoing contracts, and liabilities among constituent homeowners or newly formed organizational entities.

  • Asset and liability distribution: Guidelines for the equitable distribution or disposal of common assets and the settlement of liabilities, including potential buyouts, liquidation of reserves, and repayment arrangements.

  • Effect on governing documents: Clarifies how covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs), bylaws, articles of incorporation, and other governing instruments are to be amended, repealed, or voided as part of dissolution.

  • Protection of homeowners’ equity and rights: Provisions intended to protect individual homeowners’ property interests, financial contributions, and voting rights during and after dissolution, and to ensure due process.

  • Recordkeeping and notices: Requirements for maintaining and transferring records, financial statements, and meeting minutes related to the dissolution process; notice provisions to ensure transparency to all homeowners.

  • Timeline considerations: Establishes deadlines for phased actions (e.g., notice, response periods, approvals, and final dissolution filing). May include transitional periods for winding down operations.

  • Enforcement and remedies: Mechanisms for enforcing the dissolution process and addressing disputes, possibly including mediation, arbitration, or intervention by a state or local authority.

Affected parties

  • ** constituent homeowners in a common interest community** seeking dissolution.
  • CIC governing bodies (e.g., boards, management associations) responsible for implementing dissolution actions.
  • Creditors, vendors, and contractors engaged by the CIC (contracts may be reassessed or terminated as part of dissolution).
  • Local or state agencies that may oversee nonprofit corporations or homeowner associations, depending on how the CIC is organized under state law.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Introduced in the Senate on 2026-05-04; referred to the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
  • Next steps: The bill will be reviewed, potentially amended, and voted on by the committee; if advanced, it would proceed to the full Senate and, if passed, to the Assembly (as applicable in New Jersey’s process).

Potential impact and considerations

  • Provides a formal pathway for homeowners to end a CIC rather than allowing dissolution only through decanting, dissolution by court, or other existing mechanisms.
  • Could affect long-term planning for common elements, capital reserves, and ongoing maintenance commitments.
  • May raise questions about how dissolution interacts with state corporate or homeowners association law, tax implications, and preservation of property values.

Note: This summary is based on the bill title and action history. For precise provisions, including exact thresholds, timelines, and procedural steps, consult the official bill text and fiscal notes once released by the New Jersey Legislature.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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