The CAI-NJ ADR-Mediation Program is designed as an alternative to the traditional justice system. It is a fair and efficient procedure for the resolution of housing-related disputes between individual owners and association and between unit owners. It includes negotiation and mediation with a third party. This service is offered to parties who live or work in community associations. Community associations are required by state law to offer homeowners a “fair and efficient” alternative to litigation.
ADR involves a mediation conference where the disputing parties meet with a mediator on a voluntary basis to talk about the problem and attempt to reach an agreement. The mediator is selected by CAI-NJ and assists the parties in arriving at a solution, but does not impose a decision. The mediator helps the parties look at all aspects of the issues and explore what may be acceptable to both parties as a resolution. The parties will be contacted by the mediator, where you will have a VIRTUAL mediation scheduled. Please note all mediations are held virtually.
Download the ADR – Mediation Service Request Form.
*To be eligible for the ADR – Mediation program a minimum of two (2) board members from the association must have current CAI-NJ memberships.
If your association does not currently fulfill the membership requirement and you wish to participate in the ADR – Mediation program, call the CAI-NJ office at (609)588-0030 or email Robin@cainj.org. The annual cost for membership is $305 for two (2) board members.
Download the CAI-NJ membership application
If you have additional questions regarding the ADR – Mediation Program, please contact the CAI-NJ office at (609) 588-0030 or adr@cainj.org.
