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Archive: 2014

Is it Time for a “Live and Let Live” Statute?

Ohio law requires Boards to act reasonably, and sometimes that means “live and let live.” But what about the owners themselves, especially the one who self-appoints to be the community sheriff and watch dog? Do they have to act reasonably? Read More...

Charles T. Williams | October 14, 2014

Tax Abatement-Who qualifies?

The City of Columbus has a Residential Tax Incentives program which consists of Neighborhood Investment Districts (NIDs) and Community Reinvestment Areas (CRAs). Read More...

Robin Strohm | June 23, 2014

Super Lien Legislation: Status of House Bill 371

Because of the thousands of emails, phone calls, and letters that Rep. Grossman received in strong opposition HB 371, she was willing to meet face-to-face with representatives from the Ohio Legislative Action Committee of CAI to discuss the many concerns with the legislation. Read More...

Charles T. Williams | June 9, 2014

What does the Term "Owner Occupied" mean?

Some of my clients have leasing restricted communities, and want to know who is an "owner" and who is not for the purposes of enforcing their leasing restrictions. Read More...

Charles T. Williams | May 8, 2014

Understanding the Small Claims Process

If your Board does not want to file a foreclosure against a delinquent owner, there may be a quicker, simpler, and more effective way to collect back fees through Small Claims Court. Read More...

Charles T. Williams | March 28, 2014