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					  <title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A—Ronald Perl]]></title>
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					  <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;A resident needs to have a chair rail installed so she can access her second
&nbsp;floor apartment in our condo building, built in the 1950s. Who pays for the
&nbsp;chair rail and the installation, the resident or the condo association? 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (Ronald Perl, Esq.)</author>
					  <pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:44:22 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A—Joe Saurino]]></title>
					  <link>http://condomagazines.com/articles/281/1/QampAJoe-Saurino/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;A few years back, the prior board passed a motion to charge all future unit
&nbsp;owners with dogs a $50 fee per month because of an existing dog that would
&nbsp;occasionally defecate in the building. There was no analysis conducted to
&nbsp;determine whether or not $600/yr per dog was adequate or excessive. It has
&nbsp;since been determined this fee is excessive and we are no longer having an
&nbsp;issue with resident dogs. 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (Joseph Saurino, Esq.)</author>
					  <pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:43:23 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Don&#039;t Feed the Bears!]]></title>
					  <link>http://condomagazines.com/articles/280/1/Don039t-Feed-the-Bears/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Ah, the return of spring and our feathered friends who make this season so
&nbsp;special! Time to break out another bag of seed and fill up the bird feeder as
&nbsp;the year-round bird population is joined by the returning migrants. Or is it?
&nbsp;If your condo is close to woodlands, or in less settled regions of New England, birds may not be the only thing benefiting from your generosity.
&nbsp;In recent years, more and more bears have been munching on seed put out for
&nbsp;birds, creating problems for both humans and the lumbering creatures. Adding to the problem are unlocked dumpsters, creating another source of bear food. 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (Jim Douglass)</author>
					  <pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:42:49 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Update or Upgrade?]]></title>
					  <link>http://condomagazines.com/articles/279/1/Update-or-Upgrade/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Everyone agrees that condominiums need to be painted regularly. But ask what
&nbsp;color should be used, and you could get as many answers as there are people living in the building. 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (Yvonnne Zipp)</author>
					  <pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:38:59 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Repairing Winter&#039;s Damage]]></title>
					  <link>http://condomagazines.com/articles/278/1/Repairing-Winter039s-Damage/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Spring beckons, with the promise of all those blossoms bursting with color from early flowering
&nbsp;bulbs. If only it were that simple. 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (Marie N. Auger)</author>
					  <pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:38:22 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Up on the Rooftop]]></title>
					  <link>http://condomagazines.com/articles/277/1/Up-on-the-Rooftop/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;The roof carries a lot of responsibility &ndash; it protects those living inside it, insulates them from the heat and colds and
&nbsp;shelters them from harsh New England winters. And it&rsquo;s because of these major responsibilities that it needs to be inspected,
&nbsp;repaired and cared for on a regular basis. 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (Lisa Iannucci)</author>
					  <pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:37:47 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[By the Sea]]></title>
					  <link>http://condomagazines.com/articles/276/1/By-the-Sea/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;For many, having a home by the ocean is the embodiment of a dream come true. For
&nbsp;condominium managers and board members, though, there is also the
&nbsp;responsibility of caring for and protecting these homes from the added
&nbsp;wear-and-tear caused by the ocean itself. With the proper planning and
&nbsp;maintenance, however, those problems can be minimized and potentially
&nbsp;eliminated, restoring peace of mind to seaside living. 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (Liz Lent)</author>
					  <pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:37:14 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Come Prepared To Learn!]]></title>
					  <link>http://condomagazines.com/articles/275/1/Come-Prepared-To-Learn/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 12, 2010 &ndash; that&rsquo;s when New England Condominium magazine&rsquo;s annual New England Condo Expo returns to the Seaport World Trade Center at 200
&nbsp;Seaport Boulevard in Boston, showcasing over 150 exhibitors from all over New
&nbsp;England, along with free advice booths, targeted business opportunities and a
&nbsp;full slate of educational seminars which reflect the event&rsquo;s new hours. 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (New England Condominium)</author>
					  <pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:36:42 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: Who Pays for Soggy Alarm System?]]></title>
					  <link>http://condomagazines.com/articles/252/1/QampA-Who-Pays-for-Soggy-Alarm-System/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[I live in a top floor apartment of a condo building. There has been a leak from
&nbsp;the roof for a few years. The condo has been trying to stop the source of the
&nbsp;leak over that time period, but to no avail. They have now hired a roofer, who
&nbsp;has broken through my ceiling and found just where the water is coming in (from
&nbsp;3 different places). 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (Henry Goodman, Esq.)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:39:35 EST</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Maintenance Issues]]></title>
					  <link>http://condomagazines.com/articles/251/1/Maintenance-Issues/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[When it comes to the windows in your complex, like most people, you&#8217;re probably focused on energy conservation &#8211; keeping the air conditioning inside in the summer and the cold air outside in the winter. While you&#8217;re probably aware that not all replacement windows are created equal, when it comes to energy savings, there are other &#8220;green&#8221; alternatives that your board may wish to evaluate when selecting replacement windows. 
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					  <author>no@spam.com (Geri Kruszewski)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:35:29 EST</pubDate>
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