David M. Bendoff
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Former treasurer blocks bank sign-offMay 19, 2018 7:00 am - Q. The former treasurer of our condominium association was a signer on the association's bank accounts. In order for the bank to change the signer to the current treasur...
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Can a board hire a member's relative or friend?May 12, 2018 7:00 am - Q. I just learned the board president of our condominium association has steered hundreds of thousands of dollars of maintenance contracts for the association to her sis...
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Builder can be liable for not enforcing rulesMay 05, 2018 7:00 am - Q. I am a regular reader of your column and hope you can be of assistance. I live in a community of single-family homes that has recorded covenants and restrictions in p...
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What a board can discuss privatelyApr 28, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I'm still confused about what the board of our condominium association can discuss "behind closed doors" and without owners in attendance. Can you publish a reminder?...
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Some decisions can be changed by a new boardApr 21, 2018 7:00 am - Q. Last year, the board of our association made a decision about the priority of common element repairs that are to be made over the next several years. Current members ...
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Board should follow policy in towing of carsApr 14, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Can our association tow a unit owner's vehicle if the vehicle is parked in violation of the association's rules? A. Towing of unit owner vehicles parked in violation ...
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Unit owner can be charged for damage to common elementApr 07, 2018 7:00 am - Q. I live in a condominium. I received a letter from the property manager saying I must pay the association for the repair of a wood fence located between my unit and th...
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Felons are not protected against housing discriminationMar 31, 2018 7:00 am - Q. Can a condominium board deny a felon from buying a unit? Isn't that discrimination? A. A condominium board generally does not have a right to prohibit a person from p...
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Who can be a board memberMar 24, 2018 7:00 am - Q. I have read your articles on holding a position on an association's board, and the requirement that a board member be an owner. My question is can a spouse hold offic...
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Sale of condominium buildings heats upMar 17, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I own a unit in a large condominium association in Illinois. The board is attempting to sell all the units pursuant to Section 15 of the Condominium Property Act. I b...