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could we pursue damage claims if they plowed down a mailbox, or worse. Living in a CIC gives us many ways to work positively with our local government. All communities start with local government approval of a developer’s subdivision plan. Sometimes the community is completed without problems. More frequently issues occur. I will use examples from my community to show why good relations with the local gov- ernment can be vital. When Kara Homes declared bankruptcy in 2006, 143 of the planned 249 homes had been sold. Only two years after final subdivision approval, the dream for a beautiful community turned into a nightmare. Working with con- cerned and cooperative township committee, Fernmoor Homes bought the property and construction commenced again. With strong support from the elected officials, the property is thriving again. The elected officials worked closely with our executive board to make sure that a viable developer took over the property. In June 2011, we pub- licly recognized every mayor and committee member that helped secure the developer. CONT I NU E S ON PAGE 60

indemnification clauses in CIC contracts for snow removal. Its companion bill, S181, passed the senate unanimously. Please let your Mayors and other elected officials know that they should fight this bill. The League was able to have the bill amended to exclude local and state government contracts for snow removal. The legislation is very unfair to CICs and our local elected officials should support our efforts to kill this legislation. You should also contact your state Senator to voice your strong opposition to his vote for the bill and also talk to your Assembly members to make sure they oppose A3656. It benefits only snow removal contractors and is very bad for HOAs; it may cause sig- nificant increases in our insurance premiums. This means that if a person sues the Association for injuries received in a fall that resulted from the contractor’s negligent removal of snow or ice, the Association would not be able to require the contractor to indemnify (to reimburse/ hold harmless) the Association in such situations. Nor

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