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Q. Can a condo board meet as a group to discuss condo issues without taking any votes or decisions? We have quarterly HOA unit owner meetings but sometimes discussions can't wait till the next meeting.

Q. The skylights on our roof need to be replaced. The 2 top units in the building each have 2 skylights and the hallway has one.

Q. My mom has a condo in Chicago. I am often involved in communications regarding the condo association since my mom doesn't speak English.

Q. Our condo board is passing a special assessment for some major repairs that need to be done. We want to apply a late fee of $50 for each month that owners don't pay the assessment. Can the board do this?