David M. Bendoff
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Snow-filled balconies can damage condo buildingFeb 22, 2014 12:01 am - Q. The enormous snowfall this winter has caused snow to fill balconies that serve the individual condominium units. This has caused the drains on the balconies to become...
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Contractually assumed liability may not be coveredFeb 15, 2014 12:01 am - David M. Bendoff Q. The property manager for our association was sued by a visitor to the property. The manager invoked the indemnification language in its management co...
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Associations usually regulate short-term rentalsFeb 07, 2014 11:29 pm - Q. I am interested in leasing my unit for weekends, or other short terms, as a vacation rental for those times when I am traveling. Is this permitted in associations? A....
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Vacant unit causes damage, leaves liability messJan 29, 2014 10:32 am - Q. A second floor unit in our condominium association is owned by an off-site investor. The unit is managed for the off-site owner by a rental agent. The unit was vacant...
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How to limit number of people in a unitJan 23, 2014 11:00 pm - Q. Many of the units in our association are occupied by well over what the board considers an appropriate number of people. For example, six or more adults live in many ...
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When to release members’ personal informationJan 17, 2014 11:33 pm - Q. The board of my condominium denied my request for a list of the names and addresses of unit owners in the association. I am a real estate agent and I told the board I...
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Follow the plat of survey when marking parking spacesJan 10, 2014 11:50 pm - Q. The parking spaces in our condominium association are limited common elements. Each parking space is shown on the plat of survey attached to the declaration, with spe...
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Duties of officers are clearly definedJan 03, 2014 11:22 pm - Q. What are the roles of the various officers of an Illinois condominium association or common interest community association? A. The president, secretary and treasurer ...
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Condo talk: Association meeting minutes not public recordsDec 28, 2013 5:32 am - Q. I cannot locate copies of the minutes of meetings of the board or owners of my community association. Are minutes supposed to be filed somewhere in the public record,...
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Association should perform annual legal auditDec 20, 2013 11:12 pm - It’s that time of year again when a condominium or homeowner association board should conduct a review of its corporate procedures and activities. The board can do this ...