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. "__-__ Fr -v-_v--- '"'VN..'m..r'. .M-vw VWvuu-m,wnv-v~u,u VIWUIMI WWW MING” - nubienrepbce EosYOckae ncnny sune, 2 fretRxes, Glen ctoriexcisecttrrxarrtxrtp, 'afiir/i'GG%r'ii'c'i' I 'a"iit'i'gGG"t'ee;"tr7Ak . . Abbey geotvnews . "oo-oo-o-oi-oo-ooo-oo-oo-ooo-a (Continued from page 10) Legal action should be your last resort One thing became evident, unless there was some form of change. nothing was going to clear the air, for a continuation of the present state of affairs would simply acer- bate the situation. This could lead to increasing friction which, in these times of growing violence, might lead to dangerous consequences. In Bonardo Overstrcets' book, How to Think About Ourselves. the This constant assault can some- times lead to verbal battles and even physical aggression unless steps are taken to resolve the differences between the parties involved. Such a situation can poison the whole atmo- sphere in a condo, making life unbearable to the whole community. I was hoping that Hugh and 'Babwah' could come up with some simple answers during their program for this sometimes intractable predicament, and even though they sought the help of eminent psycholo- gists, their contributions dealt more with an explanation of what was going on in the minds of those involved, than in practical solutions for the difficulties being presented. INCREASING FRICTION Win or lgsg, this is Ihe most unsatisfactory way to ssttle disputes r x\ illiii f, 1' may tut.,5t?et'ptxts,3/.txms, 2 neaoomzbdré7 new m. basement with bdoony. Cedabroe r9yey suite. 2 MThres. Gert Ctrxkr/excuiveaem When we are confronted with problems that cannot be evaded. cannot be delegated to someone else, cannot be solved by anger then, as difficult as it may seem, perhaps the problem is not with others - it may lie with us. Walt Kelly had Pogo say, in his comic strip, "We have met the enemy and they are us." To understand the behaviour of others, we need to know where they are coming from. To hide behind a wall of resentment and hostility will do nothing to change our neighbor's actions. On the other hand. con- fronting them with accusations and recriminations. will only result in resistance and even an increase of the offending behaviour. point is made that, "We know that something must be done. Our times are out of joint. Most of us do not know whether to begin by trying to change ourselves or by trying to change our world." It was amazing to note the extent that people were prepared to go to resist changing themselves. Expensive and protract- ed lawsuits that have clogged the courts for years have gone on over trivial nuisances because the oppo- nents were unprepared to change. The first step then is to talk about ro de ,7 and, MACDONALD RD. MARINE DR JUST USTE JUST LISTED As a last resort, and it is indeed a last resort, the initiation of a civil suit may - and l underline may - be the answer to your problem. But win or lose. this is a most unsatisfactory way to settle a dispute for in the end nothing is truly resolved, either on your part and definitely not on the part of your neighbor. What's that got to do with Division of Labor? Well. it depends if like Big Ben. you've Rot the time If this approach fails and the mat- ter remains intolerable, you could consult a knowledgeable lawyer who then could assist you by writing to the offending party requesting cessa- tion of the offensive behaviour, or perhaps there may be municipal bylaws which are being violated and you could bring this to the attention of the authorities with a view of cor- resting the situation. " the problem in an open and friendly manner, explaining its effect upon you and seeking the neighbor's cooperation to eliminate the offen- sive behaviour, even to the point of asking whether there is 4fiything you might do to help correct the situa- tion. "tted LAST RESORT Downtown, on 16 We Creek. And upgoded.20r 3 bedoorm, thMoy1utxixrxrh/ritv, oommerod/ mfeamoty Md basement bungaow, veno gaogePdermop RANDALL ST JUST LISTED NEW PRICE m 016d H. Penman Smith is a Burlington resident who has been active in all phases of condomini- um activity since 1975. He is vice- president of the Golden Horseshoe Chapter of the CC1 and former Condominium Information Officer with the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations of the province of Ontario. The opinions stated in this column are his own. He is not qualified to give legal opinions. Condofax welcomes your ques- tions about condominiums and can be reached through the Oakville Beaver at 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, Ontario, L6K 384 or by calling The Golden Horseshoe Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI) at 521-8144. or, like the Leaning Tower of Pisa you have the inclination. I)3irt2 $42G) Tc.rtt.tttuxuyyN© .tt. 5 urged baths agar) Ltfir7ic'e,tgt-ugt,vn. Real Estate News Abofo: lease, Slimnmh ox 152m 99mm 33%. 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