What Happens During A New Jersey Transition Study?
The process of the control shifting from the developer to
the association is one of the most important times in the life of community
associations in New Jersey. At this point, the governing body of the community
has to determine the physical as well as financial strengths of the development
and set procedures for future maintenance and financial stability in place. For
new community associations, it is very important to have a New Jersey
transition study completed. This study reviews the as-built development and
makes sure that it conforms with the provided design drawings and association
documents.
Basically, a transition study is aimed at proving that no
defects exist. The observations that are made during the study are visual in
nature and are comprised of a site and building exterior analysis and also
analysis of a percentage of interior units. The scope of work includes a number
of things, one of them being a review of the provided architectural drawings,
engineering drawings and public offering statement. A visit to the appropriate
municipal offices should also be done so that the relevant public documents and
resolutions concerning the development can be reviewed.
Another thing that takes place during a New Jersey
transition study is onsite visual observations that are performed with the sole
purpose of determining the areas that are not been built in accordance with the
design documents or acceptable workmanship. Five percent of the unit interiors
is also inspected. After all this is done, a narrative report of the transition
is made. The report details each of the deficiency that was observed, including
the possible causes of the problems, a reference to any performance standard
and recommendations for corrective action where applicable.
The engineer that will be in charge of the New Jersey transition study is
supposed to provide a punch-list summary that includes a description of every
deficiency they came across along with the specific locations where the
deficiencies were noted as well as the appropriate recommended correction. They
may also prepare a questionnaire to be distributed to residents, but this is
optional. The questionnaire helps in addressing any concerns with regards to
the unit interiors as they relate to common elements. The results of this
transition study will help the community association accept the property as it
is, accept the property with conditions or decline to accept responsibility for
any defects or maintenance until all work is completed.
When dealing with the right engineers or professionals who
are knowledgeable and experienced in this area, transition from developer
control to owner control of a community association is not a difficult process
at all. However, for the New Jersey transition study to flow smoothly, there
must be open lines of communication and information, perseverance, common sense
as well as a lot of smart and energetic people that are not afraid of hard
work. Good legal advice can also be crucial to the community at the time of the
transition study.
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