Nicholas Meinert

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

The Ohio Condominium Act and Ohio Planned Community Act both require that associations “collect assessments for common expenses” from the owners.  Annual assessments, monthly assessments, special assessments, and enforcements assessments are all legally referred to as assessments.  Despite this statutory assessment authority, many associations still improperly refer to their assessments as “maintenance fees” or “dues.”