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Published September 25, 2009

Super Lien Status Update

Many of Ohio’s condominium and homeowner association board members and residents have been inquiring as to the status of the “Super Lien” legislation. Thanks to everyone for your interest, help and support! We are happy to report that the process is moving forward, and we hope to have the...

Published September 25, 2009

Super Lien Status Update

  Many of Ohio’s condominium and homeowner association board members and residents have been inquiring as to the status of the “Super Lien” legislation. Thanks to everyone for your interest, help and support! We are happy to report that the process is moving forward, and we hope to have...

Published September 23, 2009

Uncooperative Owner Forced to Comply with Association’s Remodeling Rules and Pay Attorney’s Fees

On September 17th, in the case of Acacia on the Green v. Gottlieb, (No. 92145), the Ohio 8th District Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s ruling and held that a Unit Owner must receive the Association’s permission prior to engaging in a construction project, and failure to do...

Published September 8, 2009

Associations Left Empty-Handed After Foreclosure

This past weekend, the Cleveland Plain Dealer ran a front page story on condominium sales in Ohio. Stagnant condo sales often have a negative impact on the association and the surrounding condominium community. In response, Ohio’s community association boards have been working tirelessly to preserve their community’s property values...

Published August 31, 2009

Court Clarifies Lakefront Land Ownership

Associations that border Lake Erie and other bodies of water have often wondered where along the lakefront the Association’s property ends and the public’s property begins. Recently, The Ohio 11th District Court of Appeals in the case of State ex rel Marrill v. ODNR (Case # 2008-L-007) helped to...