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have a pet? However, there are a number of scenarios that are not contemplated by the savvy new owner, that are also explained in the governing documents for the association. Scenario 1: Unit owner A is being disturbed by heavy footsteps

CONT I NU E S ON PAGE 28 from Unit owner B above. Both unit owners would likely be surprised to know that many associations have carpeting requirements that outline the minimum percentage of carpeting required to be installed in each apart- ment unit, what rooms the requirement applies, and sometimes how thick the carpeting needs to be to appropri- ately mitigate noise between units. A well-versed management office would be able to point the unit owners to the appropriate governing document citing this requirement and perform inspection and follow up with the unit owners to enforce. Scenario 2: Unit owner C has expe- rienced a leak in their unit from Unit owner D above. The Maintenance Staff responds to the unit to locate the source and stop the water flow. A leak report is issued, and the man- agement office writes to both units to contact their respective insurance car- riers for repairs. Unit owner C calls the management office quite upset that the building maintenance staff won’t return to the unit to fix the damage to “...there are a number of scenarios that are not contemplated by the savvy new owner, that are also explained in the governing documents...”

be combined with a neighboring unit? How often are the maintenance pay- ments due? What is included in my maintenance payment?; Can I move into the building on a Sunday? Can I

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