David M. Bendoff
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Board members' term begins at electionAug 14, 2020 11:00 pm - Q: The bylaws for our association provide that the election to the board of our association takes place in November of each year. However, the bylaws are silent as to wh...
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Who pays for upkeep of association's dog run?Aug 08, 2020 7:00 am - Q: The declaration of condominium for our association permits dogs, and our property includes a large dog run for pet owners to use. The declaration describes the dog ru...
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Associations can't prevent all crimeAug 01, 2020 7:00 am - Q: Video captured a stranger to our association breaking into the garage of our association by using a crowbar on a locked door in the middle of the night. This person t...
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Association may enforce traffic laws on private streets and impose finesJul 26, 2020 7:00 am - Q: The streets in our detached single family home common interest community association are private. Some of the younger drivers, and even some older ones, drive at spee...
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Residents' generator may disturb neighborsJul 18, 2020 7:00 am - Q: A resident in our detached single-family home homeowners' association submitted a request to install a natural gas-powered generator on his lot. It would supply power...
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Can a board meet without owners present?Jul 11, 2020 7:00 am - Q: I found an old column of yours from 2013 that says the board of a condominium can hold "workshops" without owners present as long as no vote is taken. Is that still t...
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You may display an American or military flagJul 04, 2020 7:00 am - Q: Our association has very strict rules regarding the display of flags by owners. With Independence Day here, are there any Illinois laws on this issue? A: The display ...
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Wooden floors are not common elementsJun 27, 2020 7:00 am - Q: The plat of survey for our condominium association provides that the perimeter walls, floors and ceilings are the boundaries of the units. Most of the units have wood...
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Attending virtual boad meetingsJun 20, 2020 7:00 am - Q: The board of our condominium association is conducting its meetings via video conference while the governor's COVID-19 executive orders limit in-person gatherings. Ow...
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Rules for expedited budget processJun 13, 2020 7:00 am - Q: Traditionally, the board of our association held a meeting of the owners to discuss the proposed budget before the board voted on the budget. The board does not inten...