Category: Federal & Regulatory

When Social Committee Parties and Association Movie Nights Turn Into Copyright Infringement

With the advent of projector tvs, our office has become more and more aware of association sponsored “movie nights.”  For many years, a handful of ...
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Protect Your Association Against Expensive Employment Litigation

Most community associations utilize independent contractors to service their property. A general example of an independent contractor is an association’s landscaper who uses its own ...
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FHA Has Issued New Owner Occupancy Requirements for Condominiums

As explained in a recent Kaman Report, in July 2016, President Obama signed into law H.R. 3700, the “Housing Opportunity through Modernization Act of 2016.” ...
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New Law Makes Changes to FHA Condominium Approval Process

Unless a condominium association is certified by FHA, lenders may not offer borrowers FHA-insured mortgages.  In 2009, FHA implemented a number of changes to the ...
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Tax Facts

In case your board is unaware, virtually all community associations must file a federal income tax return.  Associations must file or request an extension on ...
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U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage Impacts all Ohio Community Associations

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that same-sex couples have the right to marry nationwide. The decision of the High Court invalidates gay marriage bans ...
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Condominium and Homeowner Federal Tax Returns again Due

Tax season is here once again!  As nonprofit corporations, every community association in Ohio is required to file an annual tax return with the Internal ...
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K&C Lawyers Storm Capital

Kaman & Cusimano partners Darcy Mehling Good, Kate Bushey, Kevin Fields, and associate Magdalena Myers, attended the Community Association Institute’s Ohio Legislative Action Committee’s Annual ...
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Every Association Must Complete and File 1099-MISC Forms

If an association retains the services of an independent contractor, it is important to know when a 1099-MISC tax form must be provided to the ...
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K&C Fall Seminar Series Registration Now Open!

Kaman & Cusimano is proud to announce registration is now open for our fall seminar series entitled “Federal Laws That Impact All Community Associations.”  Last ...
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