David M. Bendoff
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Condo buyers should ask for association documentsMay 18, 2013 3:27 am - Q. I am about to make an offer on a condominium owned by an individual. I have heard some horror stories about some associations. What can I do to learn about the associ...
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Who can serve on the association board:?May 11, 2013 4:03 am - Q. Our condominium association has a rule that states that an owner who is delinquent in the payment of their assessments is not eligible to serve on the board. Is this ...
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Association advised against ‘dummy’ security camerasApr 27, 2013 4:30 am - Q. There have been some thefts from cars in the parking lot of our association. The board is considering installing dummy security cameras in the parking lot. Are there ...
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Factors used to determine association reservesApr 20, 2013 4:38 am - Q. Our condominium association has set aside funds each year for our reserve fund; however, we have no idea if it is sufficient. Are there any guiding principles here? ...
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How to determine condo ownershipApr 13, 2013 4:23 am - Q. A unit in our association has been occupied by the same individual for many years. The board thought this person was the owner. Recently, that person moved out of the...
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Long-term contracts made by developer may be cancelledApr 06, 2013 4:17 am - Q. The developer of our condominium recently turned control of the association over to the owners. The board has been reviewing contracts entered into by the developer-c...
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Election of board jeopardized by proxy confusionMar 23, 2013 4:53 am - Q. The board of managers of our condominium issued a proxy to all owners in the association, along with the notice of the annual meeting. The proxy distributed by the as...
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Can a board transfer surplus out of the operating account?Mar 16, 2013 3:04 am - Q. Our homeowners association had an operating surplus at the end of the year in 2012. The declaration provides that any excess over actual operating expenses at the end...
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Ask for assessment status when purchasing a condominiumMar 09, 2013 3:12 am - Q. I am in the process of buying a unit in a homeowners association. What should I do to make sure the assessments owed by the current owner are paid in full by the clos...
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Attorney represents association board, not the homeownersMar 02, 2013 3:06 am - Q. I am a unit owner in a homeowner’s association. The association’s attorney attended a board meeting to discuss several issues with the board. During a homeowner’s for...