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					  <title><![CDATA[Patching the Cracks]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/363/1/Patching-the-Cracks/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[ Given the thousands of miles of sidewalks running 
 through New Jersey's suburban communities, sidewalk maintenance in 
 this region is serious business. Foot traffic, erratic weather, tree 
 roots, and other factors all contribute to the gradual deterioration of 
 urban and suburban sidewalks, and the threat of slip-and-fall lawsuits 
 looms large for buildings and HOAs that fall behind on sidewalk 
 maintenance. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Greg Olear)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:38:17 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Cooperative Ordered to Purchase Apartment]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/365/1/Cooperative-Ordered-to-Purchase-Apartment/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[ A Bergen County, New Jersey jury in November rendered 
 a $1.3 million dollar verdict against a cooperative corporation and its 
 management company for failing to remediate a longstanding water problem 
 that led to mold growth and exposure for a Fort Lee couple. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Jason T. Shafron, ESQ.)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:33:14 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Water, Water, Everywhere]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/364/1/Water-Water-Everywhere/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[ Water is vital to sustaining life, but keeping it in 
 its place is vital to the sanity&#8212;and bank accounts&#8212;of both 
 boards and residents of HOAs. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Anthony Stoeckert)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:43:58 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[When to Hire, what to Expect]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/362/1/When-to-Hire-what-to-Expect/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[ Exterior repairs and regular maintenance are a 
 necessary part of the upkeep of any co-op or HOA. But exterior renovation 
 or construction can be a major undertaking for any community, especially 
 when the board is not comprised of people knowledgeable about construction, 
 architecture or engineering. In order to make sure schedules are met, costs 
 are controlled, and quality work is being done, many communities hire 
 project or construction managers to oversee their exterior maintenance 
 projects. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Stephanie Mannino)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:40:35 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[What Your Contractor Really Does]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/361/1/What-Your-Contractor-Really-Does/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[The workers are there in plain sight, going about their jobs with intensity, laboring on the buildings around us&#8212;maybe even in your own HOA. But what are they doing, exactly? What does it mean when a contractor is hired to do a fa&ccedil;ade restoration job, or to work on an association's windows? Unless you have some training in engineering or construction methods, it's probably tough to say. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Jonathan Barnes)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:37:59 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[The Value of Looking Good]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/360/1/The-Value-of-Looking-Good/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[ Let's take an imaginary walk with a prospective 
 buyer up to the doorway of their future home in your condominium 
 development. Take a look at the wilted, dried-up flowerbeds that 
 haven't seen care or maintenance in months. Attractive, aren't 
 they? Or what about the common area that's dotted with rusted, broken 
 patio furniture that the association board has been talking about replacing 
 for years? Or the neighbor's array of blinking neon holiday signs? 
 Maybe they'll put them away before next Christmas, even though you 
 have sent them too many notices to count. And let's not even get 
 started on the front doors that are crying out for a new paint job. If you 
 were thinking of purchasing a home, would you sign on the dotted line in a 
 community in such disarray? ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Lisa Iannucci)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:36:02 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Announcing the Premier Annual New Jersey Expo]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/359/1/Announcing-the-Premier-Annual-New-Jersey-Expo/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[ For most people, after a long winter, warm weather 
 cannot come soon enough. But, if you are a trustee in a community 
 association or a property manager, spring means more than barbecues and 
 patio furniture&#8212;it means tough decisions and expensive building 
 repairs. Fortunately for New Jersey trustees, there's an event that 
 can make those tough decisions a little easier on you and your wallet. On 
 Wednesday, May 14, The New Jersey Cooperatoris holding its premier Annual Condo, HOA & Co-op 
 Expo, an event that offers valuable information and services to the 
 condominium, townhouse and HOA communities. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Brendan Flaherty &amp; Hannah Fons)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:34:50 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Maintaining and Repairing Your Paved Surfaces]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/225/1/Maintaining-and-Repairing-Your-Paved-Surfaces/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[Successful property owners and managing agents routinely obsess about maintenance issues&#8212;everything from minor cosmetics to major structural or mechanical improvements. You must think about the roof over your residents' heads, and carefully consider the outside appearance of the property, as well as the paved surfaces in your complex. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Domini Hedderman)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:16:40 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Window Repair and Replacement]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/224/1/Window-Repair-and-Replacement/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[There is nothing more uncomfortable during a harsh Mid-Atlantic winter than having windows that are inoperable or that are so cracked, damaged and poorly sealed that the cold air just streams in unabated. Drafty windows mean energy wasted and money burned&#8211;so how does an individual homeowner or homeowners association (HOA) board determine whether their windows need to be completely replaced or just refurbished? ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Michael McDonough)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:12:25 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Advice for Fencing, Decking, and Siding]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/221/1/Advice-for-Fencing-Decking-and-Siding/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[Nature's elements can take a toll on almost anything man-made, particularly exterior surfaces like fences, decks, and siding materials. Given the temperamental seasons here in the tri-state area, it's important to consider not just aesthetics, but longevity and durability when you or your association is in the market for new fencing, or trying to decide on what kind of brick to use on the footpaths through the community gardens. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (W.B. King)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:05:05 EDT</pubDate>
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