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Why not simply sit down with the new Shareholders and see what can be worked out?
If they will be using hardwood floors only, for example, and there are health issues associated with w2w carpeting, you could point out that studies have shown a tremendous amount of pollution is tracked into the home on shoes - perhaps they could live in a socks-only home? That would certainly cut down on any noise from that area...
It is my strong feeling that boards and shareholders need MORE, not less, communication - and a good place to start is by talking with new shareholders about House Rules and why they were formulated.
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