On Tuesday, December 1, 2009, Kaman & Cusimano, LLC attorneys David W. Kaman and Darcy Mehling Good attended Senate Bill 187’s proponent hearing before the Ohio Senate’s State & Local Government & Veterans Affairs Committee. David Kaman testified and answered questions before the committee, elaborating on the bill’s benefits to Ohio’s homeowner associations and Ohio’s […]
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According to an article in the Middletown Journal, an Ohio Association’s board president was convicted of embezzling association funds. To learn about the steps your board can take to help protect your Association’s assets, Kaman & Cusimano, LLC clients should read the article “Safeguarding Association Funds” by Attorney Darcy Mehling Good. Jail time for man convicted
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During our current seminar series, entitled “Success Basics for Community Association Board Members,” our attorneys have been asked about the new “Red Flag” Rules. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the implementation of “Red Flag” Rules which would require financial and creditor institutions with certain types of accounts to implement various rules, regulations, and
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This past summer, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it was proposing new regulations for the condominium approval process of FHA loans and insurance. These new regulations, as initially proposed, would eliminate the “spot approval” process currently in place and would require existing associations to complete a new, comprehensive application process
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The Ohio General Assembly has introduced legislation that will govern Ohio’s homeowner associations. Senate Bill 187, entitled The Ohio Planned Community Law, enjoys bi-partisan support, sponsored by Senator Seitz (R) and co-sponsored by Senator Sawyer (D). Getting this legislation passed into law is essential to preserving and protecting Ohio’s homeowner associations, and their owners, residents,
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The Ohio General Assembly has introduced House Bill 289, which if passed would prohibit Ohio community associations from passing an amendment or rule banning “A service flag approved by the United States secretary of defense for display in a window of the residence of a member of the immediate family of an individual serving in
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Many of Ohio’s condominium and homeowner association board members and residents have been inquiring as to the status of the “Super Lien” legislation. Thanks to everyone for your interest, help and support! We are happy to report that the process is moving forward, and we hope to have the bill introduced into the Ohio legislature
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Many of Ohio’s condominium and homeowner association board members and residents have been inquiring as to the status of the “Super Lien” legislation. Thanks to everyone for your interest, help and support! We are happy to report that the process is moving forward, and we hope to have the bill introduced into the Ohio
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On September 17th, in the case of Acacia on the Green v. Gottlieb, (No. 92145), the Ohio 8th District Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s ruling and held that a Unit Owner must receive the Association’s permission prior to engaging in a construction project, and failure to do so requires the Unit Owner to
This past weekend, the Cleveland Plain Dealer ran a front page story on condominium sales in Ohio. Stagnant condo sales often have a negative impact on the association and the surrounding condominium community. In response, Ohio’s community association boards have been working tirelessly to preserve their community’s property values and community spirit. Reporting on these
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