The problems posed by community association residents who hoard are complex and difficult to manage. Boards have to balance the legitimate concerns of residents affected by hoarding, while respecting the rights of residents who hoard, or who are suspected of hoarding. The signs and symptoms of hoarding include foul odors, insects or rodent infestation, dirty […]
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Unless a condominium association is certified by FHA, lenders may not offer borrowers FHA-insured mortgages. In 2009, FHA implemented a number of changes to the agency’s condominium approval requirements. As a result, the number of FHA-approved condominium associations has plummeted. In July 2016, President Obama signed into law H.R. 3700, the “Housing Opportunity through Modernization
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Recently, Kaman & Cusimano successfully assisted a client with winning municipal approval for financing a major erosion plan. The Cleveland Plain Dealer reported on the story, and quoted Kaman & Cusimano Partner Jay Cusimano, Esq. To read the article and learn more, please read the entire story: http://www.cleveland.com/lakewood/index.ssf/2016/07/lakewood_city_council_oks_meri.html
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Kaman & Cusimano partner Darcy Mehling Good, Esq., presented on Ohio legislative updates at the recent Northern Ohio Community Association Institute Seminar. Ms. Good, who chairs CAI’s Ohio Legislative Action Committee, updated the chapter on recent and pending legislative efforts. Kaman & Cusimano continues to proudly support the LAC’s efforts to promote common sense
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It is that time of year again in Ohio! The warm weather entices everyone to go outside and enjoy all of summer’s possibilities. With the increased activity on your community association’s property, boards should review their rule booklets to help decrease issues from arising during the summer months. Rules – Don’t Discriminate! If your community
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Recently, House Bill 534 was introduced in the Ohio House of Representatives that directly impacts all community associations in Ohio. As you may recall, Rep. Cheryl Grossman and Rep. Rick Perales introduced a bill in late 2013 that would have had a significant detrimental impact on condominium associations in Ohio. For the last 2+ years,
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Boards are made up of different people with different personalities and opinions. Ideally, the board should be a group of people who work together efficiently despite differences in opinions. However, the reality is that conflict between individual board members occurs from time to time. When this happens, it is important to remember the big picture
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A question Kaman & Cusimano is often asked is whether there is anything an association can do if a unit is being rented while it is pursuing a Complaint for Foreclosure against a delinquent owner. The answer to that question is “Yes.” Ohio statutory law allows an association to have a receiver appointed to collect
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Kaman & Cusimano attorneys, Darcy Mehling Good, Partner, and Magdalena Myers, were in Columbus this week as part of the Community Association Institute Legislative Action Committee’s 4th Annual Legislative Breakfast to promote legislation that will benefit Ohio’s condominium and homeowner associations. More than 60 people attended the event on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, providing ample
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Ohio community association board members are unpaid volunteers. Most association governing documents clearly stipulate that the board members “shall serve without compensation” or “shall be unpaid volunteers.” Under Ohio nonprofit corporate laws, board members are required to perform the duties of a director in good faith (known as the duty of care) and in a
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