David M. Bendoff
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Board should not require unnecessary removal of patioDec 09, 2022 5:00 am - Q: An owner in our association replaced their unit's concrete patio with brick pavers. This was done without obtaining the prior approval of the board of directors as re...
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Condo's term limits for board members is not bindingDec 02, 2022 6:00 am - BY DAVID M. BENDOFF Q: The bylaws for our condominium provide that board members can succeed themselves on the board. Board members serve for terms of two-years. The de...
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Developers retain control of new condominiumsNov 25, 2022 6:00 am - By David M. Bendoff Q: I purchased a new condominium in the Northwest suburbs about a year ago. I have spoken with a couple of owners about some issues we should address...
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Illinois tweaks law regarding association records, copyingNov 18, 2022 6:00 am - Q: Are there any recent changes to the Illinois Condominium Property Act or to the Illinois Common Interest Community Association Act going into effect in the new year? ...
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State keeps record of who is in charge of nonprofit condosNov 11, 2022 6:00 am - By David M. Bendoff Q: Our daughter, who owned a condominium in a Chicago suburb, recently passed away suddenly. I am her father, live out of state and am going through ...
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Condo budget is more difficult in inflationary timesNov 04, 2022 7:00 am - Q: In establishing the 2023 annual budget, the board of our association raised our monthly assessment using the federal Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase amount ...
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Stolen bike may be both a police and association matterOct 21, 2022 6:00 am - By David M. Bendoff Q: Our condominium recently had a resident report their bike stolen from our bike room. We have the women who stole the bike on camera (we can't iden...
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Zoom meetings continue to be allowed for condo boardOct 14, 2022 6:00 am - By David M. Bendoff Q: When the pandemic started, our homeowners' association board began conducting its board meetings via "Zoom." The board is still conducting its boa...
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Not every decision is subject to review by ownersOct 07, 2022 7:00 am - Q. Can the unit owners in our condominium file a petition to require a unit owner vote on any decision made by the board? A. No. Under the Illinois Condominium Property ...
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Power washing garage floor requires resident to move carOct 01, 2022 7:00 am - BY DAVID M. BENDOFF Q. I live in a condominium building that has indoor parking. The parking spaces are actual condominium units. I leave my car in my parking space whil...