Hoarding is a problem which occurs with greater and greater frequency in condominium projects. Hoarding usually occurs with single, elderly females.
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Hoarding in the Condominium Unit
Who Runs Your Association?
If the association is professionally managed, it is easy for the board to delegate many of its responsibilities to the association manager.
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Eviction of Tenants from the Condominium Unit
With the prolonged downturn in the economy and the high rates of foreclosures in Ohio and across the country, more and more condominium associations are finding increased pressure from unit owners to rent their units.
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Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly, Fall 2011, Article-"Smoke Free Condominiums"
This article was written by Robin Strohm and recently published in the Columbus Bar Association's, "Lawyers Quarterly", Fall 2011 Edition.
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Are you considering FHA approval for your condominium association?
Many Ohio condominium board members and property managers are familiar with the FHA requirements to obtain the initial approval or recertification of an existing approval so that FHA loans may be approved for purchasers of condominiums.
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Reserve Studies Protect the Board
A Reserve Study gives the Board protection from claims of breach of fiduciary duty. This is the best summary of the benefit of reserve studies I have seen.
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The 10th District Court of Appeals for Ohio Allows Unit Owners to File Class Action Against Developer
On June 9, 2011, the 10th District Court of Appeals for Franklin County, Ohio, decided that condominium owners can maintain a class action on behalf of all unit owners against the developer.
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What Happens in the Condominium Association When Boomers Get Old?
2011 is the year when the Baby Boomers will begin to retire in great numbers. Baby Boomers will live longer than any previous generation, and the number of persons over 85 will mushroom by 2030.
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What Can Your Association Do About Migrating Smoke?
Did you ever wonder if that smoke drifting into your unit from next door could be banned by your condo board?
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CAI Update On Mortgage Financing - Still A Sticky Wicket
The Community Associations Institute (CAI) is following closely the ongoing debates on governmental financing of home mortgages. This article is excerpted from CAI's recent update report on agency and congressional wrangling over home financing requirements.
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