Category: Federal & Regulatory
Pool Rule Reminder
For many community associations, summer generally means another pool season for the use and enjoyment of residents and their guests. Most community associations with this amenity have ...
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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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