Category: About Associations
Fannie Mae Issues Notice of New Loan Purchase Requirements, By: Andrew F. Meinert, Esq.
The catastrophic collapse of the Champlain Towers South Condominium in Surfside, Florida earlier this year has caused industry-wide norms to be revisited, particularly as it ...
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How to Increase Owner Involvement, By Magdalena E. Myers, Esq.
Getting owners involved in your community association may not be easy. Apathy or indifference is an issue most boards will experience at some point. While ...
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Benefits of Using Committees, By: Andrew T. Heck
Boards should encourage owners to be involved with association affairs, and committees are an excellent way for owners to participate. Ideally, involving more owners improves ...
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Pet Policies: Regulating Our Furry Friends, By: Jillian M. Henzler, Esq.
Board members generally have authority to adopt and enforce rules within their community. While most rules are created to protect the owners and residents living ...
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Tips for Orienting Yourself as a New Board Member By Andrew F. Meinert, Esq.
As the adrenaline rush of hearing your name announced as the election winner starts to wear off, you begin wondering what exactly you have gotten ...
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Protecting Your Community Association from Incivility By Jillian M. Henzler, Esq.
Serving on an association’s board can be an extremely important task, but can sometimes become challenging if faced with uncivil owners. Thankfully, there are a ...
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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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