Most community associations utilize independent contractors to service their property. A general example of an independent contractor is an association’s landscaper who uses its own machinery, works on other properties, and is paid in lump sums. However, some associations hire employees who only work for the association, are paid...
Legislation
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Ohio Flag Bill Now Law
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New Law Makes Changes to FHA Condominium Approval Process
Unless a condominium association is certified by FHA, lenders may not offer borrowers FHA-insured mortgages. In 2009, FHA implemented a number of changes to the agency’s condominium approval requirements. As a result, the number of FHA-approved condominium associations has plummeted. In July 2016, President Obama signed into law H.R....
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House Bill 534 Introduced; Impacting All Ohio Community Associations
Recently, House Bill 534 was introduced in the Ohio House of Representatives that directly impacts all community associations in Ohio. As you may recall, Rep. Cheryl Grossman and Rep. Rick Perales introduced a bill in late 2013 that would have had a significant detrimental impact on condominium associations in...
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Kaman & Cusimano Lawyers Promote Beneficial Legislation
Kaman & Cusimano attorneys, Darcy Mehling Good, Partner, and Magdalena Myers, were in Columbus this week as part of the Community Association Institute Legislative Action Committee’s 4th Annual Legislative Breakfast to promote legislation that will benefit Ohio’s condominium and homeowner associations. More than 60 people attended the event on...