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Jennifer Cusimano

Jennifer B. Cusimano earned her law degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 1993 after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 1990.

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Tips on How to Take Good Board Meeting Minutes By Jennifer B. Cusimano, Esq.

The Board of Directors is the governing body that is responsible for the administration of your community association.   Board meetings are a time for board members to come together to learn, exchange ideas, debate options, and ultimately determine the path forward for the association.  During these meetings, someone is tasked with taking minutes which are …

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Is Towing an Option for Parking Violations? By Jennifer B. Cusimano, Esq.

Having enough parking spaces and getting owners, residents, and guests to follow the parking rules can be a major issue for many community associations.  Towing a car is an effective way to get drivers to comply with the parking rules, but what authority does a board have to tow cars that are parked in violation …

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Flag Displays and Policies, By Jennifer B. Cusimano, Esq.

The election season of 2020 saw an unprecedented number of owners flying flags to show their patriotism and to support their preferred candidate which led to many questions from board members about flags and flag policies.  Under Ohio law, community associations cannot prohibit the display of the U.S. flag, the State of Ohio flag, and …

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Difference Between Directors and Officers By Jennifer B. Cusimano

One of the more misunderstood concepts of community associations is the difference between a director and an officer.  Under Ohio law, all condominium and planned communities must be administered by an owners association.  The board of directors is the governing body that is responsible for the administration of the owners association.  The individuals who serve …

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Ohio Grilling Law By Jennifer B. Cusimano, Esq.

Summer season is upon us.  Warm days and nights provide the perfect conditions for grilling outdoors on a deck, patio, or balcony.  That makes this the ideal time to think about fire safety and to review Ohio’s laws on grilling and the use of open-flame cooking devices. The Ohio Fire Code states, “Charcoal burners and …

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