Amendments to the Declaration and Bylaws will keep the documents current under the law and reflect the actual operation and administration of the community. Despite these positive purposes, rounding up owner votes can sometimes be slow and tedious. Following are some Dos and Don’ts to encourage owners to vote...
Amendments
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Steps to Becoming a 55 and Older Community By David W. Kaman, Esq
Federal and state fair housing laws prohibit community associations from discriminating against occupants on the basis of “familial status.” Familial status is defined as one or more persons 18 years of age or younger who live with a parent or legal guardian. The community association’s rules and restrictions therefore...
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Combatting Condominium Short Term Rentals
As the apartment boom in Ohio continues to grow, many condominum owners and investors want to rent their condominium units, and often want to do so on a short-term basis. Condominium owner-occupants are often opposed to such rentals within their community, for important reasons such as insurance coverage, increased...
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Association Lighting Restrictions
Many condominium and homeowner associations have significant architectural restrictions, including some restrictions and requirements on exterior lighting. Common element lights, as well as decorative lighting for units, lots, and limited common elements that are installed by unit owners, are becoming more and more common. The following article from HOAleader...
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Resident Board Members
Ohio law requires that community association board members be owners in their communities, the spouse of an owner in their communities, or the principal, member of a limited liability company, partner, director, officer, or employee of an owner, if the unit/lot is not owned by an individual. Many condominium...