Articles & Resources

Short-Term Rentals

To fill the housing gap, and earn extra income, many homeowners are willing to rent their homes out. Now is a great time for your association to review the governing documents and notify owners of any short-term rental restrictions that your association may have.

Is It Time To Update Your Collection Policy?

As an Association, you should consider adopting a Collection Policy if you haven't done so already. Collection Policies assist in preventing delinquencies from progressing without consequence. A Collection Policy allows for a better understanding for both Board Members and owners of why paying assessments on-time is important.

Beware of Lender Questionnaires

Lenders are more cautious to approve a loan prior to a buyer's purchase of a condo unit or the purchase of a home in a homeowners' association (HOA) because ownership and decision making are shared between property owners, which equates to more risk for the lender. To aid in their decision-making process, lenders may utilize a “lender questionnaire” that a property management company or community association must complete and sign. The questionnaire is used to gather additional information about the community association. Examples of items covered on a questionnaire include: what fees or special assessments are charged to unit owners, building insurance utilized, ongoing projects, etc.

Senate Bill 61

The Ohio Legislature passed new legislation amending ORC 5311, the Ohio Condominium Act, and ORC 5312, the Planned Community Act. Many of the changes were non-substantive, but there are a few significant changes, some following the decisions of courts around Ohio and others clarifying the previous law.

Sharing Email Accounts

Sharing Email Accounts: No Big Deal -or- Disaster?

COVID-19

Effective Monday, March 23, 2020, at 11:59pm, the Director of the Ohio Dept. of Health issued a "Stay at Home Order". This Order currently lasts until April 6, 2020, at 11:59pm. The Director's order includes the entire state. Unless you work for an essential business or are doing an essential activity, you should stay home. "The intent of this Order is to ensure that the maximum number of people self-isolate in their places of residence to the maximum extent feasible..."

Is it Time to Update Your Collection Policy?

DOES YOUR ASSOCIATION HAVE A COLLECTION POLICY?

Why It's Important to Have One and Keep it Updated.

Our Clients Ask Us: Marijuana Smoke

Question:

Since medical marijuana has become legal, what can we do to prohibit owners from smoking marijuana within their units?

Our Clients Ask Us: Board Member Disputes

Question:

There have been disagreements and controversy among Board Members when making decisions for the Association. The Board Members do not seem to be on the same page and think they can handle the matters on their own. How should a Board act when facing these problems?

Our Clients Ask Us: Can We Stop Delinquent Owner From Purchasing Other Units

Question:  

We have a delinquent owner who is trying to buy up more properties in the association instead of paying back the delinquent maintenance fees already owed.  Can we stop the owner from purchasing any other units?