David M. Bendoff
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Boards may conduct rules violation hearings by phoneMar 11, 2017 5:00 am - Q. It is difficult for our association to schedule rules violation hearings because of the work and travel schedules of board members. Is the board of a condominium allo...
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Board negligence must be proven for claim to standMar 04, 2017 5:00 am - Q. Water from a roof leak damaged artwork in my unit. I made a claim with the association, and it refused to pay, stating the association did not have any prior knowledg...
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Association owns assessment contributionsFeb 25, 2017 5:00 am - Q. When I purchased my condominium, I had to make a contribution to the reserve fund equal to two months of assessments. I am now selling my unit. Should I get a refund ...
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Lender withholds buyer financing, citing inadequate reserve accountFeb 18, 2017 5:00 am - Q. We listed our condominium for sale, and signed a contract with a buyer who made a full-price offer. To our dismay, we learned the buyer's lender would not provide fin...
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Association must take specific steps to control leasingFeb 11, 2017 5:00 am - Q. The declaration for our association permits the leasing of units. We don't want to prohibit leasing. However, can we impose a rule that requires an owner to own and r...
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How often must an association meet each year?Feb 04, 2017 5:00 am - Q. I am on the board of a homeowner's association. This association is for single-family homes. I read in one of your recent columns that common interest community assoc...
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Adding amendments to meet new lawsJan 28, 2017 5:00 am - Q. You recently wrote about all the amendments to the Condominium Property Act that went into effect on Jan. 1. In doing some research, it's come to the attention of the...
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Preparation a key to efficient board meetingsJan 21, 2017 5:00 am - Q. The board meetings of our association last for hours. This causes many problems, including difficulty attracting candidates for the board. What one item would you sug...
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Use of email to discuss board matters carries risksJan 14, 2017 5:00 am - Q. Thank you for your summary of new laws for 2017. It's very helpful! I have a question about use of email by our board. I understand that a condominium board can now m...
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Board has power to evict tenantsJan 07, 2017 5:00 am - Q. Our condominium association decided that the percentage of rentals was too high, so an amendment to the bylaws was prepared, approved and recorded that prohibits rent...