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When an infraction has been noted, publicize that infraction – not the who, but the what – and reference where homeowners can see the rule. ▲ Publish in all email blasts and newsletters. Mention at board meetings. Always pub- lish as a reminder. Ex: “You may not be aware...” as this will appear friendlier, and residents will be more apt to adhere. F.A.S.T. & HL Q&A CONTRIBUTED BY: MEMBERS OF THE CAI-NJ F.A.S.T. & HOMEOWNER LEADER COMMITTEES Publish any restrictions regularly ▲ Quarterly, monthly, whatever is best for that particular restriction as applicable Seasonally publish all applicable rules – as reminders – in all available sources and meetings

WHAT ARE YOUR MUST HAVE AMENITIES AND SERVICES IN YOUR COMMUNITY? Make sure residents are aware that it is the newest edition of the rules they must follow and not those adopted and published in prior years.

Confirm new residents have their governing documents and the current copy of the association’s rules. ▲ Encourage them to telephone management before doing anything to confirm it is permissible. ▲ Encourage them to read the portion of the documents that outlines what the homeowner’s responsibil- ity is and what is the responsibility of the association. ▲ Explain to them that the rules document is a living document and has, and will, change as the com- munity changes. - What is applicable is the most current edition. lawn and landscaping maintenance, pool, fitness center, proximity to the beach, committees, tennis, pickle ball, clubs, entertainment, education and parties lawn and landscaping maintenance, indoor pool, playground, fitness center, clubhouse, entertai - me t and parties members-only website, emails, closed Facebook group, newsletter, and recorded meetings on local channel emails, tex , face-to-face and n any written f rm WHAT ARE YOUR BEST WAYS TO COMMUNICATE? WHAT DO YOU DO ON A TYPICAL SATURDAY NIGHT?

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cook dinner, ordering takeout, binge watch tv shows, play with kids and have drinks

shopping, cook dinner, activities with family, binge watch tv shows, play with grandkids, see a Broadway show, go to the opera and go to basketball games

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When going through the mediation process make sure you are reasonable in both your expectations and your requests F.A.S.T. 8:00 pm - 7:30 am F.A.S.T. All parties should be aware that Mediation may be a requirement before going to court.

WHAT ARE YOUR IDEAL QUIET HOURS IN YOUR COMMUNITY?

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10:00 pm - 8:00 am

WHAT IS YOUR DRINK OF CHOICE?

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water, wine, or vodka martini with olives

Diet Coke, wine, beer, vodka or coffee

WHAT ARE YOUR IDEAL FITNESS CENTER HOURS?

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5:00 am - 10:00 pm or 24 hours/card access

5:00 am - 11:00 pm or 24 hours/card access

WHAT DOES COMMUNITY MEAN TO YOU?

support, volunteering and working together to make the place you live better

home, a neighborhood, extended family and a social life for those that have lost spouses

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Interested in writing for the ‘Do One Thing Better’ section of Community Trends® ? Contact Brooke Stoppiello-Nevins at brooke@cainj.org for more information.

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