Category: Legislation
Kentucky Passes Planned Community Act By: Magdalena E. Myers, Esq.
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 …
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 …
Ohio Flag Bill Now Law
In a flurry of activity at the end of the 2-year cycle for the 131st Ohio General Assembly, Governor Kasich signed 17 bills into law, …
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 …
House Bill 534 Introduced; Impacting All Ohio Community Associations
Recently, House Bill 534 was introduced in the Ohio House of Representatives that directly impacts all community associations in Ohio. As you may recall, Rep. …
Kaman & Cusimano Lawyers Promote Beneficial Legislation
Kaman & Cusimano attorneys, Darcy Mehling Good, Partner, and Magdalena Myers, were in Columbus this week as part of the Community Association Institute Legislative Action …
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 …
Super Lien Legislation Introduced!
Great news! The Ohio General Assembly has heard the voice of Ohio’s community associations. House Bill 226 was introduced by Representative John Rogers and is …
Flag Bill Unanimously Passed By House Committee
HB 18 was recently passed unanimously (15-0) by the House Committee on Armed Services, Veterans Affairs, and Public Safety. The bill remains largely unchanged from …
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 …