All associations, especially those with swimming pools or clubhouses, should consider installing automated external defibrillators, or AEDs. Recent studies show that quick use of AED units substantially increases the rate of survival of victims of heart attack. AEDs are now widely accepted in the airline, health, and fitness industries...
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Owners Pay Assessments – Not Maintenance Fees or Dues! By: Nick Meinert
The Ohio Condominium Act and Ohio Planned Community Act both require that associations “collect assessments for common expenses” from the owners. Annual assessments, monthly assessments, special assessments, and enforcements assessments are all legally referred to as assessments. Despite this statutory assessment authority, many associations still improperly refer to their...
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2019! OHIO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS ARE CHANGING! By David W. Kaman, Esq.
The times are rapidly changing. In the past, many of us were skeptical of technology, against funding of reserves, and felt completely comfortable with the status quo. Today, a growing number of enlightened board members are aggressively addressing association issues and radically improving their communities. Declarations and Bylaws that...
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Developer Control: When Does it End in Ohio Condominiums? By Magdalena E. Myers, Esq.
Every condominium association is initially created by a developer, who controls the association during the beginning of the development period. During that time, the developer operates the association, but also is in the business of selling units. Because the developer wants to protect its investment, the developer makes certain...