David M. Bendoff
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Residents must request a change in common areasJun 06, 2020 7:00 am - Q: An elderly owner in our condominium installed a lockbox in our lobby. A key to the owner's unit is located in the lockbox. The owner wants her caregiver to use the ke...
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Quorum rules say board members must be heardMay 30, 2020 7:00 am - Q: As a result of COVID-19 issues, the board of our association has been conducting meetings by video conference, and owners are given a password to attend. We barely ha...
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Monthly assessments still needed despite pandemic closuresMay 23, 2020 7:00 am - Q: I live in a condominium. The board of directors has closed facilities like the fitness center because of the COVID-19 pandemic and in response to the state's stay-at-...
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Private sessions of the board allowed in specific instancesMay 16, 2020 7:00 am - Q: Our board has received conflicting information about what matters it can discuss in private in an "executive session." Can you explain what matters can be addressed i...
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How associations should deal with COVID-19May 09, 2020 7:00 am - Q: What is the impact on associations of Gov. Pritzker's most recent extension of his original stay-at-home order? A: On March 20, Pritzker issued his original "stay-at-...
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How to handle operating fund shortfallMay 02, 2020 8:00 am - Q: Our association has a capital reserve account. The association's bylaws specifically state the reserve account is to be used solely for making repairs and replacement...
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Impending contracts and COVID-19Apr 25, 2020 7:00 am - Q: Our homeowner's association has a contract with a pool company to provide various services prior to and during the swimming pool season. These services include fillin...
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COVID-19 announcement prudentApr 18, 2020 7:00 am - Q: I am fortunate enough to work for an essential business, and I am still working full time away from my unit. I have a dog, and the board of our condominium associatio...
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Boards being asked for assessment reliefApr 11, 2020 7:00 am - Q: Due to the impact of COVID-19 and the related closures of businesses, owners in our association who have been, or who anticipate being laid off, have inquired whether...
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Owners might have right to keep sunshadeApr 04, 2020 7:00 am - Q: We own a condominium unit that faces west. More than 10 years ago, my husband and I approached the then board president and requested permission to install a sunshade...