Partner Shannon McCormick presented on June 29, 2021, for the Ohio State Bar Association during their annual seminar on Titles to Real Estate in Ohio. Shannon discussed issues related to community associations including their development, and operations, as well as the interpretation of governing documents, assessments obligations, enforcement protocols,...
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K&C Reviews Agreement with HGTV’s “House Hunters”
The producers of HGTV’s “House Hunters” decided to feature a home within a community association represented by Kaman & Cusimano. The producers asked the association to sign a liability release agreement before proceeding with filming, and the association board requested Attorney Andrew F. Meinert review the agreement to ensure...
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Benefits of Using Committees, By: Andrew T. Heck
Boards should encourage owners to be involved with association affairs, and committees are an excellent way for owners to participate. Ideally, involving more owners improves transparency, which in turn promotes community harmony. Having committees can benefit the community in many ways, such as improving board effectiveness and productivity, broadening...
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Pet Policies: Regulating Our Furry Friends, By: Jillian M. Henzler, Esq.
Board members generally have authority to adopt and enforce rules within their community. While most rules are created to protect the owners and residents living in the association, a large number of households also include pets. Boards can, and should, seek to adopt pet policies to ensure that man’s...