Homeowner Questions and Answers

Cheesequake Village is an age-restricted 55 + residential adult community located in Old Bridge, New Jersey, within the Matawan Postal district of 07747. It is located next to Cheesequake State Park, accessible by Exit 120 on the Garden State Parkway. Located one hour from New York City, and ten minutes from the Aberdeen-Matawan Train Station on NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line, it is conveniently situated near the shopping hub areas of Routes 34, 35, and 36, located in the towns of Hazlet, Matawan, and Old Bridge. The train station is five (5) miles east of South Amboy and two (2) miles west of Hazlet. There are four types of homes consisting of one, and two-bedroom, condominiums units. The community and recreational facilities are owned by the Cheesequake Village Association (CVA) and the village affairs are governed by the Cheesequake Village Board of Trustees. 

Yes, there is a  clubhouse for CVA activities only. The main ballroom can be rented only  by an Association member in good standing for $150, which requires an  additional $100 deposit returnable upon inspection of the ballroom. The  renter also must obtain “Event Insurance,” which is higher if alcoholic  beverages are served at the event. There is a library, fitness room,  game room, and ballroom. Scheduled activities will appear in our monthly  newsletter, “Cheesequake Bulletin.” Outdoor amenities include a  beautiful swimming pool with a perimeter to sit and relax while talking  with your friends. There are also bocci and horseshoe courts.  

When  you buy a home in Cheesequake Village, you will own only the interior  of your home. There is a $1,500.00 administrative fee due to the  Association upon purchase. 

Cheesequake Village has a Maintenance  Department, monitored by the Board of Trustees, who will respond to  service calls directed to our office. Interior repairs are the  responsibility of the homeowner, as is repair to any addition that may  exist to your unit. The Association pays a private contractor to  maintain the lawns on the common grounds throughout the village, paid  for by your monthly  maintenance fee.

When you are ready to sell your home,  you can list it with a real estate broker of your choice and sell it to  anyone who meets the age requirements. It is important to notify the CVA  office of your intention to sell. 

A  unit must be the owner’s primary residence for at least two (2) years  prior to renting. No unit can be rented without the approval of the  Board of Trustees. There is a mandatory $1,500.00 administrative fee for  any rental unit payable by the owner. Because of the need to control  the number of renters in the village, all owners must apply for a slot  on our existing list of rentals. A copy of the tenant lease that  includes Cheesequake Village Association and a CVA Rental form must be  submitted to the CVA office. The new renter must make an appointment to  attend the CVA Welcoming Committee meeting.  Owners are required to make  sure their tenants purchase renters insurance coverage.  

Yes,  all friends and relatives are welcome to visit however no one under 18  years of age may live in the village. You must be over 18 years of age  to use the pool. 

Yes,  but only one pet is allowed per unit and it is suggested that the pet  weigh no more than thirty-five (35) pounds. Pit Bull and Rottweiler dog  breeds are prohibited. All dogs must be licensed with Old Bridge  Township and a copy of the license must be submitted to the CVA office.  All pets must be kept on a short leash and are not allowed on community  property lawns. You must clean up after your pet and the sewers may not  be used for the pet waste. The feeding of all birds and animals is  strictly forbidden. It is suggested that cats be kept indoors. 

The current monthly maintenance fee is $185.00 payable on the first of every month and a $25.00 late fee chargeable on the 15th of every month. Infractions of the Rules and Regulations may result in  fines issued by the Board of Trustees. All maintenance fees that are not  paid, or any fines that are issued, are vigorously collected by the  Association law firm of Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis. Cheesequake  Village is not an assisted living community. 

They are used to cover the daily  operating expenses of the Association, maintenance of the lawns and  landscaping, trash removal, snow removal, essential replacements of  exterior elements of your home, employee salaries, insurance for the  property and any of the other responsibilities and services that the  Board of Trustees deem appropriate. 

All  homeowners must carry insurance covering “HO-6” with Cheesequake  Village Association listed as an additional interested party on your  Certificate of Insurance. Recommended coverage amounts are listed in the  CVA Rules and Regulations. 

You will be required to attend a Welcoming Committee meeting, and we will contact you before your closing to give you the date and time. At this meeting, you will receive a complete overview of our community, as well as your responsibilities under the Cheesequake Village Association Rules and  Regulations, which are also available for viewing on this website. 

No.  Units for sale can be found on Realtor websites. For Sale signs often appear in the windows of the units being sold. 

No. You do not own the land around  your unit and responsibility for its upkeep rests with the Association.  Any use of this land is at the discretion of the Association and any  addition to your unit must be approved by the Board of Trustees through  submission and approval of a CVA Alteration Application. 

The  Township of Old Bridge owns the main streets but the side streets are  owned by the Association. During the winter months streets will be  plowed by the Township, the CVA Maintenance Department, and by private  contractors hired by the Association.  

No changes are permitted in any unit  which will impair the structural integrity of the building, or which may  structurally change the building, such as knocking down walls or making  changes to your condominium unit’s floor plan. The By-Laws of the  Association requires owners to submit an Alteration Application, with  plans attached, for any changes to the exterior of their unit prior to  the starting of the work. The Board of Trustees will make a decision for  approval or denial of any changes submitted by the owner. Please refer  to the CVA Rules and Regulations for any changes to the interior of your  unit.  

The Board consists of seven members.  Elections for the President, Vice-president, and Treasurer are held  every year for one-year terms. Elections for two Trustees, for two-year  terms, are held every other year. Nominations are accepted every October  and November at the Open Board of Trustees Meeting, held in the CVA  Clubhouse. Each unit gets one vote as long as your dues are up to date.