Category: About Associations
Empowering Communities: Navigating Mental Health Challenges in Community Associations
29 September 2023
On September 29, 2023, attorneys from Kaman and Cusimano attended the educational seminar hosted by the Northern Ohio Chapter of Community Association titled “Addressing Mental ...
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Tips for Negotiating a Contract By: Beau Chinn Esq.
9 August 2023
Before entering into a contract, an association has the opportunity to negotiate terms that provide more protection for the community. One critical aspect of contract ...
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Yay, Nay, or Abstain?
21 June 2023
Board members hold a crucial responsibility of making day-to-day decisions for the association and planning for future projects. These decisions often involve complex matters such ...
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Your Community Pool May Require Lifeguards By: Nicholas J. Meinert, Esq.
30 May 2023
In Ohio, any pool serving more than three residential dwellings is considered a “public pool,” which means that nearly every condominium and homeowners association pool ...
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Should Your Association Allow Garage Sales?
25 May 2023
Spring is finally here, which means summer is right around the corner, bringing with it the opening of association swimming pools, more frequent visits from ...
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Be Aware of Alternative Property Uses By: Ian C. Mullenhour
26 April 2023
When it comes to short-term rentals, Airbnb has become a household name. Whether you’re traveling and need a house, apartment, or condominium for a short ...
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Kentucky Passes Planned Community Act By: Magdalena E. Myers, Esq.
4 April 2023
SB120, which the Kentucky Legislature recently passed and was signed by Governor Beshear, creates a new, statutory framework for planned communities (HOAs) throughout the Commonwealth ...
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Don’t Gamble with Your Community’s Well-Being By: Nicholas J. Meinert, Esq.
31 March 2023
The recent changes to Ohio’s sports gambling laws, which took effect on January 1, 2023, have prompted many board members to inquire about the possibility ...
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A Code of Ethics for Community Associations By Michelle Polly-Murphy, Esq.
21 March 2023
In Ohio, community associations are organized as nonprofit corporations. Just as a board for a corporation must be accountable to its shareholders, a community association ...
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Cautionary Tales: Know Your Association Website Information and Protect It By: Andrew Meinert, Esq.
8 March 2023
As more community associations enter the digital age and establish their own websites, boards enter a new world that may be unfamiliar. Association websites are ...
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