Jonathan H. Katz

Mr. Katz is a shareholder in Becker & Poliakoff’s New Jersey Community Association practice group. He represents condominium and homeowners associations throughout New Jersey, with a particular focus on South Jersey. His practice concentrates on community association law and litigation.

Before entering practice, Mr. Katz clerked for the Honorable Philip S. Carchman of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, and the Honorable Neil H. Shuster of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Civil/General Equity, in Mercer County. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and holds a Juris Doctor from Rutgers School of Law–Camden and a Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers College.

Mr. Katz advises community associations on matters including:

• Interpretation and amendment of governing documents and the creation and enforcement of rules and regulations
• Mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
• Drafting and negotiation of service contracts
• Fair housing compliance and municipal services agreements
• Assessment collection and foreclosure

In addition to these areas, Mr. Katz has significant experience in handling all types of litigation, including transition.

• Rutgers School of Law – Camden
• Rutgers College

Bar Admissions

• New Jersey
• Pennsylvania

Court Admissions

• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
• U.S. District Court, District of NJ, Eastern District of PA

• Awarded the “Excellence in Education Award” in 2019 by the Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute
• Awarded the “2019 Author of the Year Award” by the New Jersey Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI-NJ)
• Selected for inclusion in New Jersey Super Lawyers – Rising Stars Edition, 2011-2015

• Member, Supreme Court Special Civil Part Practice Committee, 2015-2022
• Member, New Jersey Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI-NJ)
• Member, CAI-NJ Editorial Committee, 2010-2013, 2015, 2019, and 2022-2023 (Chair – 2012-2013)
• Member, Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute
• Member, Board of Directors, Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute, October 2016-December 2022
• President, Board of Directors, Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute, January 2021-December 2021
• Member, Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute Communications Committee, 2012-2014 (Chair – 2014)
• Member, Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute New Jersey Regional Council, 2014-2017 (Chair – 2015-2017)
• Member, Foundation for Community Association Research – Research Committee, 2015-2019

• Author, “ARTICLE WILL SELF DESTRUCT IN FIVE (5) SECONDS: Understanding Confidentiality in Community Associations,” February 2023
• Author, “RESTRICTING RENTALS in Community Associations,” November 2022
• Author, “Community Association FAQs: LEGAL EDITION,” Community Trends, June 2022
• Keystone Chapter of the Community Associations Institute – President’s Column, Community Assets, May/June 2021, September/October 2021, November/December 2021
• Author, “Eradicating Discriminatory Covenants in Community Associations Community Trends,” September 2021
• Author, “Introducing Keystone: Our Chapter Has New Name, But The Same Commitment To Building Better Communities Community Assets,” March/April 2021
• Author, “The Legalities of Electronic Voting Post-Radburn,” Community Trends, January 2021
• Author, “Does my Community Need a Social Media Policy,” Community Trends, June 2020
• Author, “Can I Keep My Assistance Animal?” Community Assests, May/June 2020