David M. Bendoff
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Types of liability insurance for associationsJan 24, 2024 7:23 pm - Q. Our association is considering a change in its liability insurance carrier. We currently have what I understand is a “claims made” liability insurance policy...
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Financial delegation must be approved by a board voteJan 18, 2024 3:47 pm - Q. I am on the board of directors of a small common-interest community consisting of less than 20 townhouses. We do not currently have a treasurer so several of the b...
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Transparency touted by association board candidatesJan 11, 2024 6:23 pm - Q. The word “transparency” gets tossed around a lot in our association, particularly as it relates to our board of directors. Several candidates for the board ran on ...
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Do residents deserve a warning before violation notice, fine?Jan 04, 2024 5:52 pm - Q. I received a notice of violation of a rule from my condominium association. After I had a hearing with the board, a fine was imposed for the violation. Was the boa...
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Four meetings per year required for associationsDec 25, 2023 12:39 am - Q. Our association is just five units. In the past, the board has taken care of the business of the association in just two meetings a year. One of the new owners, wh...
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Reverse mortgages and FHA approval for seniorsDec 21, 2023 2:46 pm - Q. We are senior citizens who own a condominium with no mortgage. We want to stay in our condominium, however, our savings are dwindling, and our fixed income is not keep...
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Requiring outdoor garage lights within scope of boardDec 19, 2023 1:17 am - Q. Can the board of directors of a homeowners’ association adopt a rule that requires, for security and safety reasons, that owners leave their outdoor garage lights ...
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Can association prevent re-enactment of a Chevy Chase movie scene?Jan 05, 2024 12:27 pm - Editor’s note: This column has been updated to correct the answer to the third question about insurance and clubhouse rental. Q. We are an association of high-e...
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Two board factions causing chaos for management companyNov 24, 2023 6:00 am - By David Bendoff Q. The board of directors of our association is comprised of two factions. Each faction has a different agenda for the association. As a result, the ass...
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Board members must be listed on the deed to serveOct 27, 2023 6:00 am - Q. There is a board member who is not on the deed of any unit in our condominium association. Her husband is the sole owner on the deed to the unit. Can this nontitle-ho...