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Board responsibilities go beyond keeping assessments low

BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
Jan 6, 2023 6:00 AM - Q: The board of our condominium association thinks its primary responsibility is to keep monthly assessments low and to avoid special assessments. I would like to know what you think of that.
Punish the disobedient owner, not the dog

Dec 30, 2022 7:00 AM - Q: There is a dog walking area set up in our association to serve a large number of dogs. Bags and a trash can are provided for disposal of dog waste. The association's rules, and a sign posted at the dog walk area, instruct residents to dispose of dog waste.
Board should not require unnecessary removal of patio

By David M. Bendoff
Dec 9, 2022 6:00 AM - Q: An owner in our association replaced their unit's concrete patio with brick pavers. This was done without obtaining the prior approval of the board of directors as required by the association's declaration and rules.
$9.7 million sale will make downtown Arlington Heights condo building apartments again

By Christopher Placek
Dec 7, 2022 6:08 PM - A 40-unit condominium building in downtown Arlington Heights has been sold for $9.7 million in a deconversion deal that will make the five-story building apartments again.
Condo's term limits for board members is not binding

Dec 2, 2022 7:00 AM - Q: The bylaws for our condominium provide that board members can succeed themselves on the board. Board members serve for terms of two-years. The declaration goes on to state that a board member can only serve for six consecutive years.
State keeps record of who is in charge of nonprofit condos

Nov 11, 2022 7:00 AM - By David M. Bendoff Q: Our daughter, who owned a condominium in a Chicago suburb, recently passed away suddenly. I am her father, live out of state and am going through the probate process. I am trying to locate the condominium board to let them know of my daughter's passing and of a situation involving the occupant of her unit. However, I cannot find any information about the condominium board. Any suggestions?
Condo budget is more difficult in inflationary times

By David M. Bendoff
Nov 4, 2022 7:00 AM - Q: In establishing the 2023 annual budget, the board of our association raised our monthly assessment using the federal Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase amount as a guide. The association's reserve funds are low, but raising them under the guise of COLA is not right. What are your thoughts?
Stolen bike may be both a police and association matter

Oct 21, 2022 6:00 AM - Q: Our condominium recently had a resident report their bike stolen from our bike room. We have the women who stole the bike on camera (we can't identify her yet but we are pursuing that). When we do identify her, would this be a police matter or an association matter?
Zoom meetings continue to be allowed for condo board

Oct 14, 2022 6:00 AM - Q: When the pandemic started, our homeowners' association board began conducting its board meetings via "Zoom." The board is still conducting its board meeting via "Zoom," hosted by the management company. Is this still allowed?
Not every decision is subject to review by owners

BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
Oct 7, 2022 7:00 AM - Q. Can the unit owners in our condominium file a petition to require a unit owner vote on any decision made by the board?

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