David M. Bendoff
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Board members are not permitted to cast votes by emailMay 03, 2014 12:01 am - Q. The members of our condominium association board routinely communicate with one another and make decisions by email. Is this permitted? A. Email voting/decision makin...
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Condo owners not allowed to build on common areasApr 26, 2014 12:01 am - Q. Our townhouse-style condominiums include a rear patio that is a limited common element of the unit. Several owners have taken the liberty to increase the size of thei...
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Appellate court ruling on Palm is informativeApr 19, 2014 12:01 am - In the recent case of Palm v 2800 Lake Shore Drive Condominium Association, the Fifth Division of the First District Appellate Court of Illinois issued an order concerni...
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Discount on assessment for board members needs owner approvalApr 12, 2014 12:01 am - Q. The members of the board of our condominium are not paid. However, the board members receive a discount on their assessments. Is this permitted? A. The amount of the ...
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U.S. Supreme Court: Condo assessments must be paidApr 05, 2014 12:01 am - An opinion was issued last month by the Illinois Supreme Court that is receiving national attention. In Spanish Court Two Condominium Association v. Carlson, argued befo...
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Snowbirds leave condos chillyMar 29, 2014 12:01 am - Q. Many of our unit owners in our condominium association spend winters in Florida or Arizona. Each unit is served by its own HVAC system, and a lot of these snowbirds t...
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Don't ignore legal requests by associationMar 22, 2014 12:01 am - Q. Our association's new management company has requested a copy of the lease if the home is being rented. Our unit is being rented, but there is no lease. We had issues...
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Why associations limit the number of rental unitsMar 15, 2014 12:01 am - Q. Your column has discussed unit lease restrictions in associations. Why do associations impose leasing restrictions? A. Associations consider placing restrictions on l...
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Ice dams on roof concern unit ownersMar 07, 2014 11:01 pm - Q. I own a townhouse-style condominium unit. The drywall and paint in my unit, like others in the development, has been damaged from leaking from an ice dam that has for...
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Boards do not all have same budget deadlineFeb 28, 2014 11:01 pm - Q. Is there a deadline by when an annual budget needs to be prepared and approved each year by the board of an association? A. The governing statutes empower boards to a...