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					  <title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: Adults-Only Pool?]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/436/1/QampA-Adults-Only-Pool/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[My client has children and lives next to their HOA&#8217;s swimming pool, which the whole family enjoys very much. In fact, they
 purchased the home specifically because it was next to the pool. Their
 association has since been turned over from the sponsor to the homeowners, and
 a rule has just been circulated that all persons under 18 years of age can no
 longer use that pool. Minors must use another pool on the other side of the
 development that is about 30 percent smaller. The neighborhood has children,
 but not a lot. Both pools are common areas, and of course under the HOA&#8217;s covenants, all homeowners have the right to use the common areas. The
 homeowners have just hired a local property management company to run things
 for them.  ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Ronald L. Perl)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:35:20 EST</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: Too Many Pets]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/435/1/QampA-Too-Many-Pets/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[ I live in a 100 percent owner-occupied condominium. Our bylaws and house rules
 very clearly state that unit owners may have no more than two pets, only one of
 which may be a dog. One of the unit owners (who is also a board member!) keeps
 four dogs in her unit as her pets. Since she is a board member, the board will
 not take any action against her. Do you think her menagerie could have a
 negative impact on the value of the property? What is a unit owner to do?  ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Steven Troup)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:33:54 EST</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: Wall-to-Wall Noise Solution?]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/434/1/QampA-Wall-to-Wall-Noise-Solution/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[A couple of our association members are complaining of noisy neighbors. There is
 an issue of some residents not adhering to the association&#8217;s rule that 80 percent of apartment floors must be carpeted. As a result, the
 board voted that any new occupants be required to get wall-to-wall carpeting in
 all rooms, excluding the kitchen, bathrooms and closets. The shareholders are
 very upset over this. They say a resale highlight is &#8220;hardwood floors&#8221; which are very popular nowadays.  ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (C. Jaye Berger, Esq.)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:31:40 EST</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Getting to the Root of the Problem]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/18/1/Getting-to-the-Root-of-the-Problem/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[ Imagine how stark life would be without the sheltering 
 beauty of trees. From the majestic architecture of large shade trees to the 
 soft colors of spring blossoming ornamentals, trees are major contributors 
 to our landscapes, and our lives. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Rob Kopf)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:27:01 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[The National Arbor Day Foundation]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/17/1/The-National-Arbor-Day-Foundation/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[ Since it was founded in 1972, on the centennial 
 anniversary of the very first Arbor Day, the National Arbor Day Foundation 
 (NADF) has been steadfast in its mission to "plant, nurture, and 
 celebrate trees." ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Domini Hedderman)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:21:46 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Maintaining Fences, Decks &amp; Siding]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/16/1/Maintaining-Fences-Decks-amp-Siding/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[If you have lived through a New Jersey winter, you know that some mighty bad weather can hit the area&#8212;and it's not just people who suffer from it. When strong wind, heavy snow, rain, salt water and freezing temperatures arrive, they can cause properties to look a bit, well, under the weather. Years of wear and tear from such elements will affect just about every exterior aspect of a condo and co-op, but the three most common outdoor maintenance issues concern fencing, decking and siding. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Keith Loria)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:12:27 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Top Questions to Ask Your Lawn Care Professional]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/15/1/Top-Questions-to-Ask-Your-Lawn-Care-Professional/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[After the winter snow has thawed and the warmer spring weather is starting to show, the attention of property managers and homeowners turns to one common task&#8212;to create a healthy, attractive lawn. It's a major concern, but it can sometimes be a major headache as well, especially when preventing weeds, diminishing brown patches and the debate over whether or not to use pesticides are just some of the regular issues that need to be addressed annually. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Lisa Iannucci)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:07:30 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[The Value of Landscape Design]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/14/1/The-Value-of-Landscape-Design/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[First impressions are vital in the search for a home. The landscape of a condo or housing association says as much about a community as its architecture. While the mere arrangement of shrubs may not seem like something that should be high on the priority list of any HOA or management company, the various elements of a landscape's design do have a great effect on a community. From safety and functionality to morale and resale value, the layout, materials, and upkeep of a community's landscape affect residents in many ways. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Denton Tarver)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 16:58:23 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[A Look at the Art of Landscaping]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/13/1/A-Look-at-the-Art-of-Landscaping/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[Just as she abhors a vacuum, Nature loathes lawn mowers, weed-whackers, pruning shears, hedge clippers&#8230;anything used to control the chaos she prefers. This state of overgrowth and disorder may be nature's default setting, but doesn't make for good landscaping. Planting bulbs and pruning trees may seem easy - or at least fairly straightforward&#8212;but there is a complexity to the landscaper's art that belies its natural simplicity. There's a great deal of information to know, a great deal of plant life to manage and a great deal of work to do to make your building or association's grounds look their best. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Greg Olear)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 16:50:41 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Protecting Plants from Bugs &amp; Critters]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/12/1/Protecting-Plants-from-Bugs-amp-Critters/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[ They say nothing ruins a picnic like ants. And nothing 
 ruins a lush, green landscape like swarms of insects and hordes of 
 burrowing animals. With spring in full bloom, now is the time for co-op and 
 condo association landscape crews to start scouting the greenery to find 
 problems before they escalate. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Liz Lent)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 16:27:30 EDT</pubDate>
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