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HAPPY HOLIDAYS... from page 16.

play of a permanent religious symbol regardless of its covenants and restric tions, such as a mezuzah. Most associations want to ensure that residents can enjoy the holidays and for the most part, many commu nities do so harmoniously without inci dent. However, it only takes the one owner that goes to the extreme with too many lights and the giant inflat able snowman, ultimately creating an

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interminable display that would rival any Christmas store, where a board determines a policy is needed to rein in Santa’s reindeer and the over-exu berant holiday reveler. There are of course some practical issues that arise with holiday deco rations, such as placing items on the common property and penetration of any common element, both of which are rightfully prohibited due to the need to preserve the integrity of the building, fire safety issues, and the

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