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				<title><![CDATA[The New Jersey Cooperator, The Condo, HOA & Co-op Monthly - Articles - 2009 May]]></title>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: Shareholders&#039; Right to Choose Management Company]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/521/1/QampA-Shareholders039-Right-to-Choose-Management-Company/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[&#8220;Do co-op shareholders have any rights when it comes to the selection of a
 management company for their building? And if they can&#8217;t directly choose which company will manage their co-op, can they attend the
 interviews with the potential new companies and ask questions to determine if
 they want their building managed by one company over another?&#8221; 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (John J. Roman)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 13:56:38 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: When Unit Owners Fail to Pay]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/520/1/QampA-When-Unit-Owners-Fail-to-Pay/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[&#8220;Our 200-unit condo association has seven delinquencies. Six of these cases have been delinquent for over a year. Liens are in place, and all are in the hands of our attorney for collection.
 Most are mortgaged past fair market value, so foreclosure is out of the
 question. Personal suits have also been filed. Last year we wrote off a significant amount but settled for six-months in fees
 from the mortgage company as per state statute. The court awarded some attorney fees, but the cost of collection exceeds the
 amount awarded. We moved our collections from a large regional firm to a local
 attorney in an attempt to cut costs. Delinquencies go to collection after 60 days, and liens are filed after 90-days.
 What more can we do to cut the collection costs and yet collect what is due?&#8221; 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (Stuart Lieberman, Esq.)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 13:55:29 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Don&#039;t Delay Maintenance]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/519/1/Don039t-Delay-Maintenance/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;We all know that parking lots, roads and driveways take a beating day in and day
&nbsp;out. Some hazards, like cracked sidewalks, crumbling masonry, and potholes are
&nbsp;obvious to even an untrained eye, making it easy to conduct repairs and prevent
&nbsp;further deterioration and potential liability. To safeguard your investment, it
&nbsp;is important that every community association or HOA have a quality maintenance
&nbsp;program in place to preserve and protect, as well as slow the degradation of
&nbsp;their paved surfaces. 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (Jason E. Ciavarro)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 13:54:26 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[A Resort town Fit for Presidents]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/518/1/A-Resort-town-Fit-for-Presidents/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Long Branch, New Jersey is rapidly transforming itself as more than just a
&nbsp;resort community for the rich and famous. Named as home to one of America&rsquo;s Top 20 beaches, the oceanfront here has been a draw for many years, reaching
&nbsp;back to the visits of seven Presidents, and further to the vacation homes of
&nbsp;wealthy New Yorkers. Having succumbed to a period of decline, the area has received a flush of
&nbsp;redevelopment recently, with the help of the mayor, the city council and the
&nbsp;laws of eminent domain. 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (Denton Tarver)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 13:53:28 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Hiring and Keeping a Good Superintendent]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/517/1/Hiring-and-Keeping-a-Good-Superintendent/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;When you think about the most important person to a building or association, the
&nbsp;superintendent should rank pretty high up on the list, if not right at the top.
&nbsp;Let&rsquo;s face it, an association or building&rsquo;s super has a tremendous amount of responsibility, including safeguarding the
&nbsp;health and security of residents, maintaining the community&rsquo;s physical plant, and managing its other staff members. 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (Keith Loria)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 13:52:40 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Keeping Up Appearances]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/516/1/Keeping-Up-Appearances/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Outdoor amenities like tennis courts, golf courses, playgrounds and pools are
&nbsp;valuable assets for any HOA, but they require a significant commitment when it
&nbsp;comes to maintenance and upkeep. With summer on the way, the weather is warming
&nbsp;up and people are taking to the outdoors. Now is the time to get outside and
&nbsp;check out your equipment to make sure all is in good working order, winter
&nbsp;wear-and-tear repaired, and worn-out or obsolete items are replaced or
&nbsp;upgraded. 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (Lisa Iannucci)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 13:51:47 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Condition Assessments are Critical for Safety]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/515/1/Condition-Assessments-are-Critical-for-Safety/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;We have all read the headlines of tragic deck collapses over the years. The
&nbsp;causes of these tragedies are typically either from inferior design,
&nbsp;construction or even more worrying, from failures due to age and wear that went
&nbsp;unnoticed. 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (James Milito, AIA)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 13:49:54 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Making Programming a Priority]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/514/1/Making-Programming-a-Priority/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;The ferocity of the current recession has touched nearly every aspect of life,
&nbsp;from fears about job loss to concerns about health care to homeowners&rsquo; worries about foreclosure. With shrinking budgets and worrisome bottom lines,
&nbsp;condo communities throughout the country are looking for ways to cut costs,
&nbsp;reduce spending and preserve resources. 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (Liz Lent)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 13:48:31 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Keeping Cool, Keeping Safe]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/513/1/Keeping-Cool-Keeping-Safe/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Few amenities are as valued and beloved by residents as a private homeowners
&nbsp;association&rsquo;s swimming pool. But pools probably represent the single biggest insurance liability and
&nbsp;maintenance expense for associations that have them. 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (Greg Olear)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 13:46:13 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Fighting Sprawl with Smart Growth]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/512/1/Fighting-Sprawl-with-Smart-Growth/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;While more space, cleaner air, and a more relaxed lifestyle may be upsides to
&nbsp;suburban living, the &lsquo;burbs are also often synonymous with sprawl&mdash;mile after mile of strip-malls, big-box stores, identical office parks, chain
&nbsp;restaurants, and parking lots to house the cars needed to access it all. 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (Hannah Fons &amp; Melissa Swinea)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 13:45:23 EDT</pubDate>
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