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Jeffrey Kaman

Jeffrey E. Kaman is the Administration Department and Columbus Office Chairs. Jeff earned his law degree from the Cleveland Marshall College of Law, after graduating with honors from Loyola University Chicago with degrees in Honors History and Political Science.

Jeffrey Kaman

Kaman & Cusimano Successfully Preserves Sheriff’s Sale Results

Collections, Recent Successes /

Due to the increased delinquency of maintenance fees and assessments at a condominium association, Kaman & Cusimano received authorization to proceed with the filing of a foreclosure action. Kaman & Cusimano successfully obtained a judgment and a decree of foreclosure against the delinquent owners and ordered a sheriff’s sale.  However, the property was offered for […]

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1500+ Board Members Attend Financial Crisis Seminar

Financial, Firm News /

The desire of volunteer board members to benefit community associations continues to amaze and impress. In April, over 1500 board members attended Kaman & Cusimano, LLC’s spring seminar series entitled “The Financial Crisis – What Every Board Member Needs to Know.” This seminar detailed ways for a board to manage the financial crisis and not let the

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K&C Obtains $13,000 Refund in Property Taxes Improperly Charged to HOA

Financial, Operations, Recent Successes /

A homeowners association received a tax bill for more the $27,000 and paid approximately $13,000, which was due for the first half of the year.  The association believed it was being improperly assessed but had been unsuccessful at convincing the County Auditor’s office to remove the charges allegedly due for City sewer assessments. Kaman and

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Over $20,000 Collected for Association Through Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Collections, Recent Successes /

A unit owner was discharged from a condominium’s association’s monthly fees in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, meaning the owner was no longer personally liable for the amount due at the time of bankruptcy filing. The Chapter 7 Trustee subsequently discovered, however, that the owner had recently received an inheritance after the passing of a relative. The bankruptcy

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Over $30,000 Collected for Association by Defaulting Bank

Recent Successes /

A condominium Association filed a foreclosure complaint against an owner for failing to pay the regular maintenance fees and assessments.  Kaman Cusimano successfully obtained a judgment against the owner and also defaulted out a bank that held the first mortgage on the real estate, meaning that the Association’s lien had priority over the first mortgage . 

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Successfully Obtained Judgment against Owner for Failing to make Required Lot Maintenance and Repairs

Enforcement, Litigation, Recent Successes /

A homeowners association filed a lawsuit against an owner for failing to maintain and repair his property, including his siding and landscaping and removing unapproved items. Kaman & Cusimano successfully obtained judgment requiring the owner to make all necessary maintenance and repairs within 90 days and to reimburse the Association $1900 for legal fees.

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Successfully Defended Fair Housing Claim where Owner Alleged Association Failed to make a Reasonable Accommodation.

Recent Successes /

A unit owner requested that the association remove a sloped sidewalk on the exterior of her unit to accommodate her disability.  The association obtained several estimates and were advised by their contractor that a step or ramp must be installed.  The owner refused as an acceptable accommodation and filed a fair housing complaint. Kaman &

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Successfully Defended Lawsuit Where Owner Alleged that the Board Caused a Tenant to Terminate a Lease

Litigation, Recent Successes /

A unit owner filed a small claims lawsuit against an on-site property manager and front desk employee claiming that they caused her tenant to terminate a lease early causing her monetary damages.  The owner also alleged that the association failed to make timely repairs to her unit and wrongfully imposed assessments on her account due

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Kaman & Cusimano Storms Capital in Opposition of Ohio HB 371

Firm News, Legislation, Recent Successes /

In a strong opposition to HB 371, Kaman and Cusimano stormed the Ohio Statehouse today to oppose this bad legislation for Ohio community associations. First, in conjunction with a breakfast hosted by the Community Association’s Institute’s Legislative Action Committee, Kaman & Cusimano representatives met with numerous legislators and aides on an individual basis to discuss community associations

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