Category: About Associations
Why Is Preventive Maintenance One of Your Association’s Most Important Investments?
When budgets tighten, it can be tempting for associations to delay maintenance projects. After all, if something isn’t broken yet, why spend the money? However, ...
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K&C Partner, Scott Weiss quoted in Wall Street Journal
Before purchasing a home in an HOA or condo association, it’s important to look beyond the property itself. A recent Wall Street Journal article featuring ...
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Can Contractors Add Fuel Surcharges to Community Association Invoices?
In recent months, nationwide fuel prices have increased dramatically. Condominium and homeowners’ associations are increasingly seeing contractors, particularly landscapers and other recurring-service vendors, add line-item ...
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Why Your Condo Association Might Be Raising Your Dues Soon
Kaman & Cusimano Partner Scott Weiss was quoted in a recently published article in the Wall Street Journal which states that Condo owners may soon ...
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What Should a Board Do if the City Asks for an Easement Over Association Property for a Public Project?
When a city asks an association to sign an easement agreement for a public project, such as street widening, sidewalk work, or other municipal improvements, ...
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How Will the New HUD Enforcement Shift Affect My Community Association?
The federal government has announced significant changes on how it will enforce the Fair Housing Act. A recent memorandum from the Office of Fair Housing ...
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Michelle Polly-Murphy Presented at the 2026 Ohio Lake Communities Conference
Attorney Michelle Polly-Murphy gave a presentation at the 2026 Ohio Lake Communities Association’s Annual Conference. Established in 1969 as a nonprofit corporation, the Ohio Lakes ...
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Putting Up Traffic Signs on HOA Private Roads: Are you doing it Right?
Community associations often want stop signs, speed limit signs, and crosswalk warnings to improve safety on their streets. The main risk is assuming “private road” ...
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Can Community Associations hold a 50/50 raffle or bingo night to make money for the Association?
Community associations often look for creative ways to fund social events, amenities, or community improvements. Board members sometimes suggest hosting a 50/50 raffle or bingo ...
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Volunteers Deserve Protection Too – What Steps should the Association Take to Protect Board Members?
Community associations play a vital role in managing and maintaining common property, safeguarding the community’s financial investments, and fostering a strong sense of unity among homeowners. Their effectiveness, however, ...
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