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November Survey Results
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How much do you anticipate your association's budget increasing this coming year?
No increase: 25%
Less than 4 percent: 29%
4 - 7 percent: 24%
8 - 10 percent: 10%
More than 10 percent: 12%
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Congratulations to the following Fall 2004 School of Association Leadership Graduates!
Mary Armstrong - Windsor Gardens Association
Joe Baker - Second Green Mountain
Lucius Day - Dutch Creek Village
Rich Forney - Windsor Gardens Association
Joe Holzer - Village at Littleton Townhomes
Carol Kluver - Village at Littleton Townhomes
These individuals attended all four of the School of Association Leadership classes this fall.
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2005 Educational Courses
We have come to the end our school year and preparations are in the works for next year. 2005 University board member and manager schedules will be arriving in your mailbox this month and will also be posted at www.ortenhindman.com. Please contact us with any questions you may have.
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Case of the Month: Homebuyers Not Bound by Unconscionable Arbitration Clause
The Nevada Supreme Court recently ruled that home owners suing a developer were not bound by an arbitration clause that was inconspicuous, one-sided and failed to advise them that they were waiving significant rights by agreeing to arbitration.
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Just in Time for Holiday Greeting Cards...Complying With New USPS Mailbox Standards
In an effort to update mailboxes and to keep up with the day-to-day use of the mail by Postal Service customers, address the operational needs of the Postal Service, and provide security for mail, the United States Postal Service (USPS) adopted new mailbox standards published on September 3, 2004. These new standards are the result of a compromise between the USPS, the National Multi Housing Council (NMHC)/National Apartment Association (NAA), the Community Associations Institute (CAI), among other community housing advocates.
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Extra Money at the End of Year? How to Handle Surplus Association Funds
It is the end of your association’s fiscal year. Your association has paid all of its expenses when your board members happily discover that after paying the bills, some money remained in the association’s coffers. How should your board handle this overage?
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A Community Christmas Carol (Sort of)
'Twas weeks before Christmas, but in all areas common
The voices of residents already were hummin’
With gripes about what should be hung on the walls
Installed or removed from the floors and the halls
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Q & A
Each month we answer legal related questions submitted by our readers.
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Happy Holidays!
All of us at Orten & Hindman wish you a Joyous Holiday Season and a New Year filled with Peace and Happiness.
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Community Associations Institute
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The Community Associations Institute (CAI) is a nonprofit organization that provides education and resources to community associations. To find out more about CAI visit www.caionline.org
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