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Jacqueline Batista

Director of Maintenance Services at Homestead Management Services. Jacqueline works with Homestead's operations and service teams on maintenance contracts and capital improvement projects across New Jersey, and is known for responsiveness, attention to detail and clear, reliable scopes of work.

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01Energy & Sustainability

What Can NJ HOA Boards Restrict About Solar Panel Projects?

NJ solar rules depend on roof ownership. Learn how boards can review panel placement, installation documents, roof responsibilities and common-roof alternatives.

Oct 1, 2026 7 min read

02Energy & Sustainability

How Can NJ Associations Cut Common-Area Energy Costs?

Compare practical common-area energy projects for NJ associations, from lighting and HVAC controls to incentives, with a clear baseline and consistent vendor bids.

Oct 1, 2026 7 min read

03Maintenance & Inspections

How Should NJ HOAs Maintain Basins and Private Infrastructure?

NJ associations need more than a mowing contract for stormwater basins and private infrastructure. Learn how approved plans, inspection logs and reserve planning fit together.

Oct 1, 2026 7 min read

04Maintenance & Inspections

Hurricane and Nor'easter Preparedness for NJ Associations: Plans, Insurance, and Communication

Hurricane and nor'easter preparedness for NJ associations: emergency plans, insurance documentation, resident communication, and post-storm recovery steps.

Aug 7, 2026 6 min read

05Maintenance & Inspections

Salt Air and Coastal Buildings in NJ: A Maintenance Playbook for Jersey Shore Associations

A salt air maintenance playbook for NJ shore associations: protecting building envelopes, balconies, and railings from coastal corrosion at the Jersey Shore.

Jul 26, 2026 6 min read

06Maintenance & Inspections

Flood Insurance for Jersey Shore Condo Associations in NJ: NFIP, FEMA Zones, and Master Policies

How Jersey Shore condo associations in NJ handle flood insurance: NFIP master policies, FEMA flood zones, RCBAP coverage, and what boards must document.

Jul 5, 2026 6 min read

07Maintenance & Inspections

Snow & Ice Removal for NJ Associations: Contracts, Liability, and the Municipal Services Act

Snow and ice removal is a core NJ association duty. Learn about contracts, liability, and how the Municipal Services Act reimburses qualified communities.

Jul 3, 2026 6 min read

08Maintenance & Inspections

Winterizing a Jersey Shore Community in NJ: The Association Checklist

A winterizing checklist for Jersey Shore associations in NJ: shutting down irrigation and pools, protecting pipes, snow contracts, and coastal storm prep.

Jun 29, 2026 6 min read

09Association Finance

Paving and Concrete at the Jersey Shore in NJ: Why Coastal Lifecycles Differ

Why paving and concrete lifecycles differ at the NJ Jersey Shore: freeze-thaw plus salt exposure, maintenance timing, and reserve budgeting for shore boards.

Jun 14, 2026 6 min read

10Energy & Sustainability

EV Charging in NJ Condos & HOAs: What P.L.2021 c.171 Requires

New Jersey's EV charging law gives condo and HOA owners a right to install chargers. Learn what P.L.2021 c.171 requires of boards, owners, and infrastructure.

Jun 7, 2026 6 min read

11Maintenance & Inspections

Asphalt Maintenance and Sealcoating: Frequency Guidelines

Proper asphalt maintenance protects your community's parking lots and roads from costly deterioration. Here's what New Jersey boards need to know about sealcoating schedules and timing.

Dec 2, 2025 4 min read

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Jacqueline Batista

What Can NJ HOA Boards Restrict About Solar Panel Projects?

How Can NJ Associations Cut Common-Area Energy Costs?

How Should NJ HOAs Maintain Basins and Private Infrastructure?

Hurricane and Nor'easter Preparedness for NJ Associations: Plans, Insurance, and Communication

Salt Air and Coastal Buildings in NJ: A Maintenance Playbook for Jersey Shore Associations

Flood Insurance for Jersey Shore Condo Associations in NJ: NFIP, FEMA Zones, and Master Policies

Snow & Ice Removal for NJ Associations: Contracts, Liability, and the Municipal Services Act

Winterizing a Jersey Shore Community in NJ: The Association Checklist

Paving and Concrete at the Jersey Shore in NJ: Why Coastal Lifecycles Differ

EV Charging in NJ Condos & HOAs: What P.L.2021 c.171 Requires

Asphalt Maintenance and Sealcoating: Frequency Guidelines

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