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Attorney represents board

BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
May 8, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: I am a unit owner in a condominium association. I sent the association's lawyer a request for an opinion on an issue concerning the association. The attorney responded that she is unable to respond to owner inquiries, and that I should submit my issue to the board.
Boards can require video during Zoom meeting

BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
May 1, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: Like so many associations during COVID-19, the board of our condominium has been conducting its board meetings via "Zoom." However, a couple of board members do not turn on their video, and only participate via audio. These board members seem distracted when asked to comment on something during a meeting.
Maintenance worker should have a contract

BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
Apr 24, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: Our association is self-managed. The association uses a "handyman" to perform various services for the association. This person is paid on a per-job basis. It's always been handled verbally and on a "handshake." A newer board member is concerned about the lack of formality with this arrangement, and has suggested we need a written agreement with the handyman. What should we do?
Associations can enact fire pit regulations

BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
Apr 17, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: Because more people are entertaining themselves at home during the COVID era, many residents in our association have acquired portable fire pits they place on the patios outside of their units. Some seem dangerously close to the building.
Board's out-of-state meetings questioned

BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
Apr 10, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: Our condominium is located in Lake County. One of the board members owns a cabin in Wisconsin, and the board members occasionally conduct board meetings there. Is this proper?
Use of party room requires new rules

BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
Apr 3, 2021 6:00 AM - Q: The rules for our condominium association address the use of the association's party room. The rules refer to a party room agreement; however, the party room agreement is not part of the official rules.
How to prepare for an annual meeting

BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
Mar 27, 2021 7:00 AM - All too often, associations find themselves with an upcoming annual meeting, without any timeline in place to address key events leading up to the annual meeting. Most notable of these seems to be building in enough time to solicit candidates for the board.
Can owners review association books?

BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
Mar 20, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: An owner in our association made a request to review certain books and records of the association. The requested documents are not described in the Condominium Property Act. Can the association nonetheless provide copies to the owner?
Verbal resignations do not count

BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
Mar 13, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: The pandemic seems to be shortening the fuse of a lot of people these days, and the board members for our condominium association are no exception. Unfortunately, there are two board members in our condominium who really don't get along with each other, and each board meeting usually includes an argument between them.
How much to fine rule-breakers

BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
Mar 6, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: The consensus among our board and owners is that the rules of our association fairly reflect important issues and do not go overboard. However, the section on enforcement does not describe the actual fine amounts for violations of the rules. Should the fine amounts be stated?

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