We recently received a question from a board regarding the renovation of their clubhouse. The planned renovation included the removal of a bathroom. The board wisely contacted their City Planning Commission and was told that if a currently existing bathroom was removed, then another bathroom in the clubhouse would have to be compliant with the […]
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Summer means Spring-cleaning and Spring-cleaning means an abundance of trash. But as the old saying goes, someone’s trash is another’s treasure, and that often means Summer garage sales. While garage sales may be considered by some to be a harmless American tradition, there are a number of reasons it is not a good idea for
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For many community associations, summer generally means another pool season for the use and enjoyment of residents and their guests. Most community associations with this amenity have adopted a set of rules that are geared towards reasonably protecting the health, safety, and welfare of pool users, as well as the association property. While enforcing these rules can
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As spring approaches many homeowners may decide to take on a home improvement project; however, some of these projects may conflict with the deed restrictions and rules in your community association. Many boards are unsure what to do when an owner installs an item or structure that is prohibited by the association’s governing documents. Often
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The very first thing that Kaman & Cusimano do when we are hired by a community association is verify whether it is properly incorporated. In today’s litigious society, the threat of a lawsuit is always present, and one of the greatest concerns facing board members is whether or not there is the potential for personal liability.
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Perhaps no political issue in the past 20 years has captivated the public’s attention quite like the issue of the Second Amendment to the Constitution and the idea of firearm possession. Questions like, “Who canown a gun?” “Who should own a gun?” and “What restrictions can we place on owning a gun?” have permeated public discussion throughout every
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Ohio Revised Code 5311.11 prohibits counties from charging property taxes on common elements. When a developer files a declaration, the original parcel number for the land is supposed to be vacated and replaced with the parcel numbers for the individual units located on the land. The reasoning is that collectively the unit owners own 100%
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With the advent of projector tvs, our office has become more and more aware of association sponsored “movie nights.” For many years, a handful of associations have also brought in a DJ for their association block party or picnic. Our office has long held the position that association maintenance assessments should not be used for
Many associations hold their annual meetings in the second quarter of the year. As you prepare for your association’s annual meeting, it is important to remember some helpful hints on running an effective and efficient meeting: Remember to start on time. Be sure that sign-in is scheduled prior to the meeting to allow enough time
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Most community associations utilize independent contractors to service their property. A general example of an independent contractor is an association’s landscaper who uses its own machinery, works on other properties, and is paid in lump sums. However, some associations hire employees who only work for the association, are paid by the hour, and are subject
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