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Greetings!
After having endured the monsoons of May and a few scorching hot days in June, it is challenging to decide what we should be talking about since nothing is following any logical sequence this year. Problems with June bugs, bees, tent worms, ants and bats are generating calls to the office but we would prefer to be talking about nicely manicured lawns, mulched flower gardens, and tree replacements. Following a 'normal' schedule we should be discussing painting, asphalt and concrete repairs to insure that these projects are completed before Fall weather again makes work unpredictable.
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Upcoming Seminar
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Educate Yourself
 Are you ready to do a little classroom work? Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at our Taylor Rd. office we will be hosting "Handling Violations in Your Association" from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. If you have not signed up to attend this free event, don't miss out. We will not be offering any classes in July so don't postpone your enrollment to these fun sessions.
Click Here to register.
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The Essentials of Due Process
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Inevitably, from time to time, community rules are broken. When this happens, the association informs residents about the problem and follows what is known as due process procedure. Simply stated, this means that the association always notifies residents of alleged violations before taking any action. We send written notice describing the possible rule violation and ask the residents to correct the problem voluntarily by a specific date. These notices also explain any action the association may take if the violation isn't corrected. The association understands that things aren't always as they seem. So, any time we send notices to residents, the board wants to hear the resident's point of view. We can arrange for residents to meet with the board before imposing any type of penalty. In fact, imposing penalties isn't the goal at all! It's more important that residents comply with the association rules for the good of everyone in the community. These meetings give residents and the board an opportunity to discuss rule violations informally and arrive at a solution. After they've had a chance to talk to a resident about a rule violation, board members will discuss the situation among themselves and make a decision. Residents generally receive the board's decision in writing in about 10 business days. |
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Go West Cummings
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Staying in front of industry trends
Representatives from Cummings Management will be attending a National Conference this month in Salt Lake City, Utah to share ideas with owners through out the country.Sessions will include discussions on how to protect against lawsuits and technological advancements. Click here for more details on the event. |
Bidding a Fond Farewell
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 Of special note, we are saying "Happy Retirement" to a lovely lady who has been with us since 2002. Sharon Hacker's last day at Cummings Management will be June 29, 2011. She is leaving to spend more time at the cabin on Hubbard Lake and with her family in her Fenton condo. We wish her quiet moments and new adventures. |
