David M. Bendoff
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Association may vote to reject lease to a felonSep 04, 2021 7:00 am - Q: My association has a right of first refusal on the sale or leasing of units. The board learned a proposed tenant of my unit, who is a friend of mine, is a felon resul...
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Condo association buys unit in foreclosureAug 28, 2021 7:00 am - Q: Our condominium association purchased a unit in the association that was in foreclosure. Is the unit now part of the common elements? A: A unit purchased by the assoc...
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How to handle noise complaintsAug 21, 2021 7:00 am - Q: The board of our condominium association has received numerous complaints from the owner of one unit about noise he hears from the unit above. The owner of the unit a...
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Board seeks to collect unpaid assessmentsAug 14, 2021 7:00 am - Q: We have a serious assessment delinquency issue in our association, and we are looking for ways to persuade owners to bring accounts current. Can our homeowner's assoc...
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State changes condo board residency requirementsAug 07, 2021 7:00 am - Q: You have previously commented on board member residency requirements established in some condominium declarations. One of our board members said he heard about some c...
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Reserve study should include inspectionsJul 24, 2021 7:00 am - Q: You recently commented on the need for associations to have periodic building inspections by a structural engineer. Is there anything else boards should consider in o...
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Structural engineer can verify building safetyJul 10, 2021 7:00 am - Q: The recent condominium building collapse in Florida has raised concerns among our association's board of directors, as our building is getting up there in age. What c...
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President improperly denied contract after voteJul 03, 2021 7:00 am - Q: A few months ago, one of our board members presented multiple proposals for a project. After heated discussion, one of the proposals was accepted by a 4 to 3 board vo...
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An association can keep its mask mandateJun 26, 2021 7:00 am - Q: Illinois has "fully opened" with its move into Phase 5 of the COVID-19 restrictions. Can associations keep face covering mandates in place? A: Yes, at this time, asso...
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Lack of quorum nullifies board electionJun 19, 2021 7:00 am - Q: Our condominium association recently held the annual meeting to elect board members. Due to the pandemic, the election was conducted with absentee ballots rather than...