Association Alert – Community Association Law Blog

When the Board Decides to Raise Late Fees – Keep It Reasonable

With increasing postage rates and other costs, some boards are considering raising the association’s administrative “late fee” assessed to delinquent owners.  When an owner fails ...
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Ten Percent Into Reserves Is NOT The Law For Condominiums

The 2004 amendments to the Ohio Condominium Act placed often confusing and misleading language into the reserve requirement stating “…provided that the amount set aside ...
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Winterization By M. Katherine Bushey, Esq.

The trees have turned colors and leaves have fallen.  Is your association protected from the cold weather? It is that time of year again in ...
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Cutting Costs: When Using Volunteers Does More Harm Than Good By Andrew F. Meinert, Esq.

With next year’s budgets in preparation, boards may be looking for ways to cut costs and reduce spending.  Often, Board’s will look to their owners ...
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COVID-19 Forcing Boards To Reevaluate The Election Process By Katelyn R. Kaman, Esq.

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced most of us to remain at home and avoid large gatherings of people.  The resulting impact that it will have ...
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Infection Within the Community By Jeffrey E. Kaman, Esq.

If a member of the community association becomes infected with COVID-19, first and foremost the board and professional management should take guidance from the local ...
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COVID-19 Community Association Legal Resource Guide

Community associations represent a significant portion of our population and an even more significant portion of high density residential areas. So, preparing for and administering ...
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