Recently, there has been significant media attention regarding banks’ “robo-signing” procedures and the impact on pending foreclosure cases. In response, many Ohio judges have imposed strict new guidelines for banks and their attorneys to follow in an effort to ensure accuracy of loan documents. On Monday, the Columbus Dispatch...
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NPR Columbus – Condominium/HOA Special Report
For those of you who were unable to listen live to Kaman & Cusimano, LLC Attorney Marie Rutkowski’s appearance on WOSU Columbus, the show’s archives are now available online. To listen and watch the round table discussion, please visit: http://www.ohiochannel.org/MediaLibrary/Media.aspx?fileId=128655&returnTo=Collection On Wednesday, January 12, Marie appeared with host Ann Fisher...
Foreclosures Lead to Rise in Homeowners’ Association Fees
Recently, WKYC Cleveland ran a “focus” story entitled “Foreclosures Lead to Rise in Homeowners’ Association Fees” featuring Kaman & Cusimano, LLC Attorney David Kaman. The story details the plight of Ohio’s associations in the event of a foreclosure and highlights the grassroots effort to pass a “Super Lien” in...
Board President Convicted of Theft
According to an article in the Middletown Journal, an Ohio Association’s board president was convicted of embezzling association funds. To learn about the steps your board can take to help protect your Association’s assets, Kaman & Cusimano, LLC clients should read the article “Safeguarding Association Funds” by Attorney Darcy Mehling...
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...