David M. Bendoff
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Owners can serve on board prior to paying off unitJan 29, 2022 6:00 am - Q. I purchased a condominium unit from a relative some time ago, and I have been an active member and resident of the association. The purchase is being accomplished by ...
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Can board take action against dog's owner?Jan 22, 2022 6:00 am - Q: An owner's dog has a history of attacking my dog on the condominium association's common elements. These incidents have been captured on the association's security ca...
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Hot tub parties aggravate neighborsJan 15, 2022 6:00 am - Q: An owner installed a hot tub in the backyard of their home in our homeowners' association. The owner likes to hold loud parties in the hot tub late into the evening a...
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Must condo fitness center comply with vaccine requirement?Jan 08, 2022 6:00 am - Q: Our homeowners' association is located in the Northwest suburbs of Cook County. The amenities of the association include a very nice fitness facility. Does the board ...
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President can resign office, yet stay on boardDec 25, 2021 6:00 am - Q: The president of the board of directors of our condominium has mentioned she may resign as president because of the increasing demands of her regular, full-time job. ...
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Condo association board need not meet on siteDec 18, 2021 6:00 am - Q: Board of directors' meetings of our association are typically held at the association property, where it is very convenient for owners to attend. The new board presid...
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Can owners force an annual meeting?Dec 09, 2021 10:00 pm - Q: I live in a common interest community association. The annual meeting to elect board members was supposed to take place in June. Citing COVID, the board issued a noti...
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How to convert condos into apartmentsDec 04, 2021 6:00 am - Q: One by one, over the years, I have purchased all 11 of the units in my condominium association. I want to turn the condominium into an apartment building. What do I n...
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Association president should vote on most issuesNov 27, 2021 6:00 am - Q: The president of the board of our homeowners' association does not vote on any matter or motion that comes before the board, except if there is a tie vote. She says s...
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Condo association election draws much interestNov 20, 2021 6:00 am - Q: We have elections coming up for positions on our homeowners' association board of directors. Several completed "Statement of Candidate Forms" were received and time s...