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What About that Land Contract: Does it violate a Leasing Restriction?

If an owner sells his condominium unit to someone under a land contract, the buyer becomes an “equitable” owner under Ohio law. A land contract is nothing more than a type of owner financing for the purchase of the unit.
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Robin Strohm | October 2, 2018

Budget Season Approaches: What Boards Should Know

For condominium and HOA associations throughout Ohio, “budget season” has arrived or is quickly approaching. Various association Boards and Managers are reviewing the prior year’s budget and expenditures in preparation for finalizing the 2019 budget for the association. Read More...

Robin Strohm | September 11, 2018

The Thin Blue Line

We have been asked a lot of questions recently about the status of the “Thin Blue Line” flag legislation pending in the Ohio legislature. This legislation, known as House Bill 230, was introduced in the Ohio House in May, 2017.
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Robin Strohm | August 14, 2018

Board members have fiduciary duties as well as other legal duties to the association

As new board members take their seats on their association's board of directors for 2018, it is important for all board members to fully understand their duties and responsibilities as board members. Read more about the duties board members are expected to fulfill including: making budgets, collecting assessments and maintaining common elements. Read More...

Charles T. Williams | July 9, 2018

Reserves: The Great Misunderstanding

I've read something about operating reserves in the Declaration. I don't understand what operating reserves mean and what the Board must do about operating reserves. Read More...

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