Lack of communication from a board to owners can wreak havoc on a community association. It can create mistrust among the owners, may perpetuate conflict (an “us versus them” mentality between owners and the board), and can lead to spreading rumors and false information. Here are some helpful tips...
On September 9, 2022, attorney John Izzo presented at the Twelfth Annual Administrative Law Seminar, sponsored by the Ohio State Bar Association. He took place in a panel discussion titled “A Conversation with Hearing Officers: Administrative Hearings- Best Practices.” John is certified as a specialist in administrative agency law...
Firearm possession and the Second Amendment is perhaps one of the biggest political issues on the minds of Americans today. Recent tragedies in Highland Park, Uvalde, and Buffalo have once again brought firearm possession and the Second Amendment to the political forefront. Questions like “Who can own a gun?”...
There is no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our society in countless ways. The hardships, the losses, the adjustments, the changes—some things will never be the same as they were prior to March 2020. As a matter of course, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected community associations. Perhaps...
In recent years, the cost of construction materials has increased dramatically. During 2020 when shelter-in-place orders were in effect, many manufacturing businesses were unable to operate, decreasing supply for materials like lumber. At the same time, individuals began purchasing these materials at a greater rate to perform their own...