Legal Insights Blog

Eviction of Adult Children of the Unit Owner for Rules Violations

Ohio condominium law allows the Association to evict unruly tenants under ORC 5311.19(B). Read More...

Charles T. Williams | November 10, 2015

That Pesky Entranceway Sign: Who Takes Care of It?

If you live in a homeowner association, you will most likely enter the community by driving past an impressive sign structure, landscaped and lit up, with a retaining wall or other masonry feature – or some combination of all of these. But what happens when maintenance slips? Who's in charge? Read More...

Charles T. Williams | August 27, 2015

What Proposed Changes to Ohio’s Flag Laws Mean for Condominium Associations

A recently-proposed bill in the Ohio Senate – S. B. No. 84 – seeks to amend certain portions of the Ohio Revised Code that prohibit manufactured home park operators, condominium associations, neighborhood associations, and landlords from restricting the display of Ohio, U.S., and other specified flags. Read More...

Charles T. Williams | April 16, 2015

U.S. Supreme Court to Issue Important Fair Housing Act Decision

Generally speaking, the Fair Housing Act and its Amendments (FHA) prohibit discrimination against a protected class of persons, which include race, color, national origin, religion, gender, familial status, and individuals with disabilities. On January 21, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that could substantially limit the number of claims made under the FHA against community associations. Read More...

Charles T. Williams | March 3, 2015

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...

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