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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.

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New Law Makes Changes to FHA Condominium Approval Process

Federal & Regulatory, Financial, Legislation, Operations /

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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K&C Helps Condominium Win Municipal Approval For Erosion Plan

Operations, Recent Successes /

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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Attorney Darcy Good Presents at Northern Ohio CAI Seminar

Recent Successes /

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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Summer Time Rules!

Enforcement, Operations /

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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House Bill 534 Introduced; Impacting All Ohio Community Associations

Legislation /

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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Kaman & Cusimano Lawyers Promote Beneficial Legislation

Firm News, Legislation /

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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Board Members Should Never Use Their Board Position for Personal Gain

About Associations, Operations /

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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Tax Facts

Federal & Regulatory, Financial, Operations /

In case your board is unaware, virtually all community associations must file a federal income tax return.  Associations must file or request an extension on or before March 15.  As you prepare to file the association’s 2015 tax return, the board should discuss the filing options with the association’s tax professional.  The two most common

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