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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...

Nicholas R. Barnes | 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...

Nicholas R. Barnes | 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...

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...

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