David M. Bendoff
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Assessment increases cannot be charged retroactivelyMay 13, 2017 6:00 am - Q. The board of our association has not yet adopted the year 2017 budget, even though the declaration required the board to adopt the budget by mid-December of 2016. We ...
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How to cancel a board meetingMay 06, 2017 6:00 am - Q. Can you please inform me of the notification requirement for canceling a regularly scheduled condominium board meeting? Do we have to send out a mailing notice? A. No...
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Don't open ballot box before board meetingApr 29, 2017 6:00 am - Q. Our association utilizes mail-in ballots for elections to the board. The association's accounting firm (which also tallies our election results) opened the ballot box...
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Use of commissionsApr 22, 2017 6:00 am - Several years ago, I did a series of articles on the use of committees and commission in associations. Given case law scrutinizing the actions of boards, I am going to r...
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Multiple mortgage prices complicate shopping for the best dealApr 15, 2017 6:00 am - Where a commodity or service has only one price, people can easily shop around for the best price. In markets where there are two prices, effective shopping is more diff...
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When a board can make decisions without calling a meetingApr 15, 2017 6:00 am - Q. I understand the board of a condominium can now make certain decisions in an emergency without calling a meeting. Can you explain this? A. There was some limited legi...
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Association can act to protect property from damageApr 08, 2017 6:00 am - Q. I recently received a warning from my association advising me I better get rid of my car since it is leaking oil and making the driveway "dirty." After I was done lau...
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Association can stipulate lack of inspectionApr 01, 2017 6:00 am - Q. Is a condominium board permitted to conduct an inspection of a unit in connection with preparing the 22.1 disclosure to a prospective purchaser? A. By 22.1, you are r...
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Is board required to identify owners who are fined?Mar 25, 2017 6:00 am - Q. We had a board meeting last week and moved into open session to make motions on issues, like owner rules violations, that were discussed during executive session. Do ...
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Can owners question board members at meetings?Mar 18, 2017 6:00 am - Q. Our association recently changed management companies. Prior to the change, at the start of board meetings, there was an open session where homeowners could ask the b...