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

Successfully obtained a monetary settlement from developer failing to perform work.

An association filed a lawsuit against its developer for failing to complete a project to install breakwaters in Lake Erie and form a private beach for the association’s residents. Kaman & Cusimano successfully negotiated a settlement whereby the developer agreed to pay the association its share of the anticipated costs to complete the project.

Successfully obtained a monetary settlement from developer failing to perform work. Read More »

K&C obtains settlement where the developer agrees to convey all common element roads and open spaces to the HOA

An association filed a lawsuit against its developer as a result of its failure to transfer the common elements to the association. Kaman & Cusimano successfully negotiated a settlement with the developer whereby he transferred to common element parcels to the association and paid all outstanding taxes on the parcels.

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K&C obtained judgment against an owner who disputing the association’s right to impose special assessments

An owner within a condominium unit filed a counterclaim in a foreclosure lawsuit alleging that the board acted without authority when imposing special assessments for a multi-million dollar repair project. Kaman & Cusimano successfully argued that the board acted within its rights to impose the special assessments and obtained judgment against the owner for foreclosure

K&C obtained judgment against an owner who disputing the association’s right to impose special assessments Read More »

Successfully resolved a lawsuit against a developer for construction deficiencies in the Association’s clubhouse.

An association discovered various design and construction deficiencies affecting its clubhouse, which led to water infiltration and the formation of mold throughout the building.  On the association’s behalf, Kaman & Cusimano commenced a lawsuit against the association’s developer and other subcontractors seeking to recover the cost to repair and replace the defective construction. Kaman &

Successfully resolved a lawsuit against a developer for construction deficiencies in the Association’s clubhouse. Read More »

Most Owners are Happy With Their Community Association

Nationwide, independent research has confirmed once again that most owners are satisfied overall with their community association. Pollsters IBOPE Zogby conducted their annual community association poll and the results strongly corroborated with those from years past. On a scale of 1–5 (1=very bad; 5=very good), how would you rate your overall experience living in a

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Successfully obtained a judgment against tenants to vacate the property due to nuisance activities

Facts – Tenants within an association were engaging in numerous activities, which were supported by various witnesses who documented in detail the nuisances. The owner and tenants tried to claim that the tenants were purchasing the unit under a land contract, which they failed to provide, and therefore could not be evicted from the unit.

Successfully obtained a judgment against tenants to vacate the property due to nuisance activities Read More »

Successfully obtained a judgment against an owner for failure to maintain her property

Facts – An owner within an association alleged that the association failed to maintain her windows, in violation of the Declaration. The association asserted a counterclaim claiming that it was the unit owner, not the association was responsible to maintain the windows and requested reimbursement of repair costs. Kaman & Cusimano successfully obtained a judgment

Successfully obtained a judgment against an owner for failure to maintain her property Read More »

Successfully negotiated settlement seeking the removal of a dog from the property and recovery of legal fees

Facts – Owners within an association allowed their dog to create a nuisance on the property by allowing it to run free, jump on other owners, bark continuously and the owners failed to remove the pet waste. Kaman & Cusimano successfully negotiated a settlement to permanently remove the dog from the property and for the

Successfully negotiated settlement seeking the removal of a dog from the property and recovery of legal fees Read More »

Successfully defended a civil rights complaint filed by a tenant alleging that the association failed to accommodate her disability.

Facts – A tenant within an association alleged that the association was using paints and chemicals which aggravated her environmental sensitivities disability. The tenant requested that the association pay for hotel accommodations during painting and to replace the ventilation system in the entire building. Kaman & Cusimano successfully proved that the association took necessary steps

Successfully defended a civil rights complaint filed by a tenant alleging that the association failed to accommodate her disability. Read More »