Successfully resolved a lawsuit against an adjacent property owner for improperly removing trees and other vegetation from the association’s common elements. Facts: An association had a large “pond” as part of its common elements, which was surrounded by various vegetation and small willow trees. An adjoining landowner had an...
Recently, the Ohio General Assembly introduced House Bill 189 that would affect all condominium and homeowner associations within Ohio. If passed, this legislation would prohibit all community associations, through their rules or recorded declaration provisions from restricting the display of blue star banners, gold star banners, and other service...
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...
On Friday, September 10, 2010, the Ohio Planned Community Act became effective. The law, which established Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5312, provides for the statutory framework of the governance and operation of Ohio’s planned communities. Similar to the statute enacted for condominiums, Ohio’s community association owners now enjoy significant...