Association Alert – Community Association Law Blog

When the Board Decides to Raise the Monthly Assessments – Telling the Owners

At the end of every calendar year, board members for community associations gather around conference tables, dining room tables, or tables in local libraries to ...
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The Hot Days of August Have Arrived in Ohio

It’s no secret that this hot and humid summer weather poses a health risk to many members of our community associations.  Extreme heat is likely ...
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Swimming the Dangerous Waters of the Fair Housing Act

As the weather warms up, community association pools are open and ready to be enjoyed.  In addition to cleaning the pool furniture and testing the ...
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Preserving the Attorney-Client Privilege

As a member of a community association board, it is important for you to preserve the association’s attorney-client privilege. The attorney-client privilege generally prevents the ...
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An Audit of the Association’s Financial Records is Always Wise

When it comes to year-end financial obligations of associations, most boards are aware of general requirements, such as providing financial statements to the owners, finalizing ...
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Association Operations

The general operations practice encompasses the broadest spectrum of work the firm handles. The operations practice includes every aspect of running a community association. A ...
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A Board Abstention is Generally a YES Vote

When a board member is present at a meeting and abstains from a board vote it is usually a “Yes” vote.  Board members often deal ...
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