David M. Bendoff
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Board must not ignore its maintenance dutiesJan 16, 2021 6:00 am - Q: The board of our condominium association frequently puts issues to a poll of the owners, even when the decision is solely within the jurisdiction of the board. Recent...
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Association cannot hold raffle to raise moneyJan 09, 2021 6:00 am - Q: Our not-for-profit condominium association is short on funds for a couple of common element maintenance and repair projects. The board wants to hold a public 50/50 ra...
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Condominiums are spoke on real estate cycleJan 02, 2021 6:00 am - Q: When was the first condominium created in Illinois? A: The Illinois Condominium Property Act was adopted in 1962 and was effective July 1, 1963. It is my understandi...
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Board is allowed to sue developerDec 26, 2020 6:00 am - Q: Our condominium association was recently turned over from the developer. An engineer retained by the board has identified numerous construction defects that will be e...
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Owner is responsible for balcony damageDec 19, 2020 6:00 am - Q: Our condominium association is in the process of performing extensive repairs on the balconies. During an inspection by the contractor, it was learned that an owner u...
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Board should be wary of advice from other statesDec 12, 2020 6:00 am - Q: One of the newer board members in our Chicago area condominium association is also a longtime board member of his Florida condominium association. His "go to" line at...
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Board's meeting times are inconvenientDec 05, 2020 6:00 am - Q: Is the board of our association required to hold its meetings during typical business hours? A: There is no requirement that a board hold its meetings during typical ...
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Surveillance camera videos are private propertyNov 28, 2020 6:00 am - Q: The board of our condominium association installed surveillance cameras at various common element locations in the association. What if I suspected my spouse is cheat...
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Face coverings can be mandated in common areasNov 21, 2020 6:00 am - Q: Many owners in our condominium association have expressed a concern about the surge in cases of COVID-19 in Illinois. To date, the board has posted signs reminding pe...
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Can a board require a member to resign?Nov 14, 2020 6:00 am - Q: The board of our association requires new board members to sign a "board member oath." It includes some very good guidance to board members. It also includes a provis...