Serving on an association’s board can be an extremely important task, but can sometimes become challenging if faced with uncivil owners. Thankfully, there are a few things the board can do to maintain order within the community. Increased communication and education. We find that the root of a number...
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Ten Percent Into Reserves Is NOT The Law For Condominiums By Peter M. O’Grady, Esq.
The 2004 amendments to the Ohio Condominium Act placed often confusing and misleading language into the reserve requirement stating “…provided that the amount set aside annually for reserves shall not be less than 10% of the budget for that year…” This language is commonly misunderstood to mean that condominium...
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COVID-19 Forcing Boards To Reevaluate The Election Process By Katelyn R. Kaman, Esq.
Community association boards all across Ohio are taking a close look at the fine print in their governing documents to determine if they are able to have their owners submit their votes for board members directly to the association without the owners physically attending an annual meeting or having...
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Fidelity Insurance – Why Every Community Association Needs It By Magdalena E. Myers, Esq.
Virtually all community associations collect assessments to operate and maintain their property. Each community association that collects assessments likely has multiple people involved in handling the funds the association collects. Whether it is an individual volunteer board member or a management company employee, every person handling the funds has...
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Conducting Effective Board Meetings By Rachel Kuhn, Esq.
Community association board members are busy volunteers who set aside time amidst work, family, and other personal obligations to serve their communities. In order to ensure this time is used productively, it is crucial to plan ahead so that board meetings can be effective and efficient. Following these key...