David M. Bendoff
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Condo talk: Use of committees and commissionsFeb 10, 2012 11:00 pm - The work of an association’s board of managers, even if the association is professionally managed, can be extremely time-consuming. And let’s face it, as a volunteer, mo...
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Condo talk: Proxy not a voting option for directors on condo boardsFeb 03, 2012 11:00 pm - I have been receiving many emails from readers with terrific questions. The answers for many of them would be widely helpful. Here’s a sampling: Q. I am on the board...
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Condo talk: Associations need policy for solar, wind energyJan 27, 2012 11:00 pm - Solar panels and wind turbines installed by townhouse and condominium owners could be commonplace in the near future. Green, environmentally friendly policies, and alter...
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Condo talk: The Contractor Prompt Payment ActJan 20, 2012 11:00 pm - Associations enter into countless contracts, often involving very significant amounts of money. Unfortunately, many boards do so without giving much thought to any provi...
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Condo talk: Responding to secondhand smoke complaintsJan 13, 2012 11:00 pm - Secondhand smoke is nothing to sneeze at. Complaints are on the rise from residents of associations who say tobacco smoke enters common hallways and/or their units from ...
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Condo talk: Emergency decision making of a boardJan 06, 2012 11:00 pm - From time to time the board of a condominium or common interest community association may find it necessary to make decisions and take action outside of a duly noticed b...
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Condo talk: Condo associations can partner with police for parking enforcementDec 30, 2011 11:00 pm - It almost seems like every family member owns a car today; turn 16, get a car, and park it in the association’s parking area. As a result of the increased number of vehi...
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Condo talk: Association annual legal auditDec 23, 2011 11:00 pm - Each year, a condominium or homeowner association board should conduct a legal “audit” of its corporate procedures and activities. It’s a process the board can do on its...
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Condo talk: Using proxies in association electionsDec 16, 2011 11:00 pm - For one reason or another, members of an association may be unable to personally attend an annual meeting held to elect the board. A member who is unable to attend the a...
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Condo talk: Board’s fiduciary responsibility is to assemble a professional teamDec 09, 2011 11:00 pm - Members of an association board are caretakers of others’ property, and are considered fiduciaries of the owners. The highest standard of care is owed by a fiduciary. In...