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Associations easily can acquire loans

BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
Aug 10, 2019 7:00 AM - Q. Our association held its annual meeting of owners to elect members to the board. The new board then immediately gathered in private and decided who would serve as president, secretary and treasurer. The results of this closed-door gathering was announced to the owners in a newsletter. Can this board decision be made in private?
Disclosers for prospective purchasers

BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
Jul 29, 2019 12:47 AM - Q. I am the person who prepares the 22.1 disclosure in connection with resales of condominium units in the association. Do pending workers' compensation claims that involves the employee's lawyers need to be included in the disclosure?
More questions arise on marijuana issues

BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
Jul 20, 2019 7:00 AM - Q. Given the new Illinois law that will legalize the recreational use of marijuana, can the board of our condominium prohibit smoking in the individual units by way of a rule adopted by the board?
Should patio owners pay for decks?

BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
Jul 13, 2019 7:00 AM - Q. Last year the board approved a special assessment to cover the reserve shortfall for the replacement of all the wood decks of individual townhouse units. However, not every unit has a wood deck; some units have a patio instead.
Condo leasing bans often exclude relatives

BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
Jul 6, 2019 7:00 AM - Q. I own two homes in our association. One I occupy; the other is occupied by my mother. Management sent a letter to all owners that essentially states, based on an amendment to declaration, all units must be owner-occupied as of Jan. 1, 2020. Is this enforceable?
Take action on marijuana issues before problems arise

BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
Jun 29, 2019 7:00 AM - Q. I have been reading a lot about the legalization of marijuana in Illinois. We have enough issues with secondhand tobacco smoke where I live. Can you explain how condominium and homeowner associations may be affected by the legalization of marijuana in Illinois?
No rule of thumb to determine reserves

BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
Jun 22, 2019 6:00 AM - Q. I'm a new condominium board member and I believe the reserve contribution we make is too high. Our annual operating budget is about $300,000. More than 30% of our income is used to fund the reserve account. Is this a recommended percentage based on your experience?
Can a unit owner see condo employee records?

BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
Jun 15, 2019 7:00 AM - Unless otherwise directed by court order, an association need not make documents relating to appointment, employment, discipline or dismissal of association employees available to owners.
Smoking can be prohibited in units

BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
Jun 8, 2019 7:00 AM - Q. I live in a condominium, and I am a cigarette smoker and occasional cigar smoker. The board of the association is circulating an amendment to the declaration that would prohibit smoking in units. I feel the board is trying to get me to move. Can the declaration really be amended to ban smoking in our condos?
Percentage of owners, units is different

BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
Jun 1, 2019 6:00 AM - Q. Various provisions of our condominium declaration require some percentage of the owners to approve different matters. When the declaration requires approval of three-fourths of the owners, for example, does this mean the matter needs to be approved by owners of three-fourths of the units by number?

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