David M. Bendoff
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New floor must meet an 'unspecified' standardApr 09, 2022 6:00 am - Q: I am a board member of our condominium association and have been assigned the task of reviewing our rules for possible update. One of the rules states the underlaymen...
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Engineering report lacks repair path for boardApr 02, 2022 7:00 am - Q. An engineer inspected the balconies in our association, built in the 1980s. The engineer's report was rather sparse. The report concludes there are construction defec...
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In Illinois, there is a hodgepodge of homeowner groupsMar 26, 2022 7:00 am - Q. What is the difference between a condominium association, a common interest community association and a master association? A. In a "nutshell," the difference between...
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Owners have final say in sale of entire propertyMar 19, 2022 7:00 am - Q: The board of our condominium association is speaking with a real estate broker about listing the entire condominium property for sale. I understand owner approval is ...
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Nonprofit associations can invest reserve fundsMar 12, 2022 6:00 am - Q: In a recent column, you referred to "the current and anticipated return on investment of association funds" in connection with establishing a reasonable reserve. Some...
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Electric vehicles may require condo improvementsMar 05, 2022 6:00 am - Q: Must a condominium association provide an electric vehicle charging station as an amenity to residents? A: Legislation has been introduced from to time to time in Ill...
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How to update association rulesFeb 26, 2022 5:00 am - Q: A couple of board members have been tasked with updating the association's rules. Can you describe some "best practices" we should employ in this undertaking? A: Here...
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New law allows gardens on unit owner's propertyFeb 19, 2022 5:00 am - By David M. Bendoff Q: I live in a townhouse in a common interest community. Each individually owned townhouse lot has a spacious backyard. Are owners permitted to have ...
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It's in owners best interest to fill board seatsFeb 12, 2022 5:00 am - Q: My association has had a tumultuous couple of years. As a result, we are having a very difficult time attracting candidates to run for the three-member board of our c...
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Fannie Mae now requires robust reservesFeb 05, 2022 6:00 am - Q: Can you describe some of the key points of the new Fannie Mae condominium lender guidelines? A: Effective Jan. 1 this year, the Federal National Mortgage Association ...