Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CHANGE IN FEE AMOUNT
To maintain the beauty of our exteriors, common areas, and other shared spaces, Doe Properties finds it necessary to raise the condominium association fees from $315 to $345 per month, (7) _______ July 1. We have (8) _______ the increase for as long as possible; however, the persistent rise in maintenance costs has made the change unavoidable. While this adjustment may place a burden on some budgets, we assure you that (9) _______ possible effort will go into keeping future costs as low as possible.
(10) _______ maintaining the same high-level services that you have come to expect, we are exploring other ways to enhance the property's overall value. For those who wish to learn more about the reasons behind this adjustment, (11) _______ detailed statement with additional information will be shared soon. We (12) _______ your understanding and thank you for your continued support of our community.
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