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					  <title><![CDATA[Safety First]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/831/1/Safety-First/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Safety. Security. These two little words can have a lot of different
&nbsp;connotations for those living within, or providing management and other
&nbsp;professional services to, a community association. From an engineer&rsquo;s perspective, thoughts relating to this topic would naturally center on the
&nbsp;physical environment and its relationship to the well-being of the individuals
&nbsp;residing within a community. A safe physical environment is in itself a
&nbsp;far-reaching category encompassing items ranging from proper maintenance of
&nbsp;site elements, such as sidewalks and other walking surfaces, to engaging
&nbsp;contractors who utilize best safety practices on construction sites. 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (Mitchell H.  Frumkin)</author>
					  <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:49:00 EST</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Winter Cleaning]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/819/1/Winter-Cleaning/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;For building owners and managers in the Garden State, winter weather not only
&nbsp;refers to the white stuff that falls out of the sky&#8212;but rather, the white stuff that collects in a building&#8217;s lobby and is also deposited on their many sidewalks, roadways and parking lots. But
&nbsp;luckily for these owners and property managers, a variety of services and
&nbsp;products exist that can eliminate the headaches caused by the various forms of
&nbsp;winter precipitation. 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (Rosie Powers)</author>
					  <pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:00:47 EST</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Maintaining a Building&#039;s Infrastructure]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/818/1/Maintaining-a-Building039s-Infrastructure/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;In many ways, a building&rsquo;s boiler is like the heart is to the body: it provides heat and circulation; it
&nbsp;works unseen; and if properly maintained, it will function well for decades
&nbsp;without a problem. Maintaining the heat source of the community is as important
&nbsp;and as specific as the care people take in watching their weight and their
&nbsp;cholesterol levels. And when the weather gets colder and a building&rsquo;s boiler is taxed harder, it is crucial for the boiler to be maintained well,
&nbsp;and for it to be running at optimal efficiency. Failing to do so will
&nbsp;inevitably put added strain on the machine and end in a breakdown. 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (Jonathan Barnes)</author>
					  <pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:59:13 EST</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Be Prepared]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/816/1/Be-Prepared/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;No one would deny New Jerseyans are tough. But even the most stoic Garden State
&nbsp;resident shivers a bit when the first signs of winter settle over the state.
&nbsp;The inevitable arrival of snow and ice take their toll not only on the people
&nbsp;of the East Coast, but on their homes as well. From high rises to townhouses to
&nbsp;community association bungalows, every home must be protected against the
&nbsp;onslaught of winter weather that can damage pipes, roofs, windows and
&nbsp;sidewalks. For the men and women whose job it is to make sure that damage is
&nbsp;minimal&mdash;or ideally, nonexistent&mdash;preparations start early and require and ongoing vigilance. 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (Liz Lent)</author>
					  <pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:58:01 EST</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[On the Up-and-Up]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/815/1/On-the-Up-and-Up/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Like the automobile, the residential elevator is a mechanical marvel&mdash;and a fairly recent invention. If you&rsquo;re a board member, a manager or just a unit owner of an urban or suburban co-op
&nbsp;or condo development, chances are you probably use an elevator every day. We&rsquo;ve all seen those elevator inspection reports but chances are that we don&rsquo;t think about the inner workings of elevators very much. And it seems like the
&nbsp;only times that elevators make the news is when something goes wrong, like the
&nbsp;time a Chinese-food deliveryman was stuck for three days inside an elevator in
&nbsp;a Bronx high-rise. 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (Raanan Geberer)</author>
					  <pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:57:14 EST</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Breathing Easy]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/814/1/Breathing-Easy/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Keeping indoor air clean is critical to maintaining a healthy environment. The
&nbsp;inner workings of a building&rsquo;s operating system is often a mystery to the untrained person or board member.
&nbsp;Since it&rsquo;s easier to determine the cleanliness of common rooms such as garbage and
&nbsp;recycling areas, more attention is often paid to keeping these shared spaces
&nbsp;sanitary. However, there are no federal or state guidelines that require a
&nbsp;building to have its air ducts cleaned, for example, and these systems often
&nbsp;need attention because danger could be brewing from within. 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (W.B. King)</author>
					  <pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:56:24 EST</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Furry Pests]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/813/1/Furry-Pests/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife says that there are over 800
&nbsp;species of wildlife living in the Garden State, and while most of them will
&nbsp;never been seen on association properties, it seems that others are showing up
&nbsp;more than ever before. 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (Lisa Iannucci)</author>
					  <pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:55:43 EST</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Seasonal Walk-Throughs]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/734/1/Seasonal-Walk-Throughs/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Warmer temperatures mean a farewell to clunky boots and bulky coats, but it also
&nbsp;means it's time for your building or HOA to shake off the snow and ice and take
&nbsp;stock of any damage or wear-and-tear inflicted by the winter months. 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (Emily Abbate)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:33:28 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[FHFA Reconsiders Flip Tax/Transfer Fee Ban]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/737/1/FHFA-Reconsiders-Flip-TaxTransfer-Fee-Ban/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;After receiving over 4,200 comments on a proposal that would have eliminated
&nbsp;flip taxes and transfer fees in co-ops, condos and HOA communities, the Federal
&nbsp;Housing Finance Authority (FHFA) has reconsidered its position and will allow
&nbsp;cooperatives, condominiums, homeowner associations and certain tax-exempt
&nbsp;organizations to continue to use the private transfer fee proceeds to benefit
&nbsp;their properties. 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (Debra A. Estock)</author>
					  <pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:37:49 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[The Business Judgment Rule]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/736/1/The-Business-Judgment-Rule/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[Co-op or condo ownership can mean fewer concerns about maintenance and
&nbsp;administration for residents, but it also means living by a new set of rules
&nbsp;and regulations. Co-op and HOA boards don&rsquo;t operate as little fiefdoms unto themselves, of course&mdash;but the truth is that your board has a significant degree of power to decide on
&nbsp;policies and procedures for the entire association community. 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (Jonathan Barnes)</author>
					  <pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:37:12 EDT</pubDate>
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