Category: About Associations
Board Member Terms and Staggering Elections- Getting It Right to Benefit the Community By: Katelyn Kaman Esq.
Community association owners may not fully appreciate how the length of time board members serve on the board and staggered elections can directly impact the ...
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Indemnification: Protecting Board Members By Katelyn R. Kaman, Esq.
For many new board members who are trying to get up to speed on their duties and obligations, few things could be as important as ...
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The Power of Communication to Maintain Unity in the Community
Lack of communication from a board to owners can wreak havoc on a community association. It can create mistrust among the owners, may perpetuate conflict ...
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Attorney John Izzo presented at the Twelfth Annual Administrative Law Seminar
On September 9, 2022, attorney John Izzo presented at the Twelfth Annual Administrative Law Seminar, sponsored by the Ohio State Bar Association. He took place ...
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Can an Association Restrict Firearm Possession? By: Ian C. Mullenhour, Esq.
Firearm possession and the Second Amendment is perhaps one of the biggest political issues on the minds of Americans today. Recent tragedies in Highland Park, ...
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Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Community Associations By: Amanda Hudson, Esq.
There is no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our society in countless ways. The hardships, the losses, the adjustments, the changes—some things will ...
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Tips on How to Take Good Board Meeting Minutes By Jennifer B. Cusimano, Esq.
The Board of Directors is the governing body that is responsible for the administration of your community association. Board meetings are a time for board ...
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SB 61 Signed Into Law That Modernizes Ohio’s Statutes for Condominium and Homeowner Associations
Ohio has two statutes that govern its community associations: the Condominium Act (ORC 5311) and the Planned Community Act, which governs homeowner associations and other ...
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Be Aware and Plan for Rising Material Costs By: Andrew F. Meinert, Esq.
In recent years, the cost of construction materials has increased dramatically. During 2020 when shelter-in-place orders were in effect, many manufacturing businesses were unable to ...
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Who Is Qualified To Be A Board Member? BY Michelle Polly-Murphy, Esq.
A successful community association begins with the board. A competent and productive board is an integral part of that success. But who can be board ...
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