Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is a process of resolving legal disputes outside of the court system.
There are a number of different ADR methods that can be used in real estate, including:

Mediation: Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party, called a mediator, helps the parties to a dispute reach an agreement. The mediator does not make a decision for the parties, but rather helps them to communicate and negotiate a resolution that is acceptable to both sides.

Arbitration: Arbitration is a process in which a neutral third party, called an arbitrator, hears the evidence and makes a decision that is binding on the parties. Arbitration is often chosen because it is faster and less expensive than litigation.

Contact your association to request ADR. If your association refuses your request, file a complaint with the DCA. See below.

A portion of the Condominium Act (Act), N.J.S.A. 46:8B–1 to –38, requires condominium associations to establish a “fair and efficient procedure for the resolution of housing-related disputes” between individual unit owners and the association, or between unit owners, “as an alternative to litigation.” See N.J.S.A. 46:8B–14(k).

Nonetheless, the Act does not define the term “housing-related disputes” contained in N.J.S.A. 46:8B–14(k). Because the long-established public policy of this State favors alternative dispute resolution, and because the Legislature chose expansive and unconditional language when it required the arbitration of “housing-related disputes” when—requested by a party, we construe the term broadly. We hold that the term “housing-related disputes” refers to any dispute arising directly from the condominium relationship. As such, the dispute between the Association and defendants was a housing-related dispute that should have been submitted to arbitration or other form of alternative dispute resolution pursuant to N.J.S.A. 46:8B–14(k). We reverse and remand.

Bell Tower Condo. Ass’n v. Haffert, 423 N.J. Super. 507, 510 (App. Div. 2012)

DCA Complain Form:

https://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/codes/forms/pdf_ari/assoc_pkt.pdf

Per the DCA: “…does not have the statutory authority to take actions such as investigating alleged wrongdoings of board members or employees, removing board members from office, ordering board members or employees to comply with governing documents or to take or rescind specific actions. Similarly, we cannot order revisions to financial practices or operating procedures, conduct audits. Owners are empowered to correct such matters through ADR or litigation as well as by petitioning the board or electing new board members.

The Bureau of Housing Inspection, administers the New Jersey Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law (N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq.) (hereafter called “The Act”). The Bureau is responsible for ensuring that hotels and
multiple-family buildings of three or more dwelling units operating within the State of New Jersey are properly maintained and do not pose a threat to the health, safety and welfare of their residents, nor the community in general. Inspections are done every 5 years.

Bureau of Housing Inspection
https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/codes/offices/housinginspection.html

Learn more…
https://njdcaportal.dynamics365portals.us/Legislative_Letter.pdf

Report a Housing Code Violation
To file a complaint contact the Bureau of Housing Inspection at
(609) 633-6227 or [email protected].

Check your Community for Violations https://njdcaportal.dynamics365portals.us/ultra-bhi-home/ultra-bhi-propertysearch/

The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) prohibits discrimination in housing based on actual or perceived:

• Race or color;
• Religion or creed;
• National origin, nationality, or ancestry;
• Sex, pregnancy, or breastfeeding;
• Sexual orientation;
• Gender identity or expression;
• Disability;
• Marital status or domestic partnership/civil union status;
• Liability for military service;
• Familial status (having children under age 18); and
• Source of lawful income used for rental or mortgage payments.

Learn more and find additional resources here:

https://www.njoag.gov/about/divisions-and-offices/division-on-civil-rights-home/housing-discrimination/