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- ‘We’re getting fed up:’ Cleveland neighborhood debates using license plate readers as crime spikes (OH) March 30, 2024Between West 117th and West 65th streets, 46-year-old Jeon Francis has counted at least 20 city-owned cameras. But he said they aren’t enough to stop crime plaguing his neighborhood. Over the past two months, a team of neighborhood advocates living near West Boulevard in Cleveland’s Edgewater and Cudell neighborhoods surveyed residents about an effort to add more surveillance and license plate reader cameras to protect the area. Read the article…………………………….
- Copley HOA zoning change request denied by trustees (OH) March 8, 2024The Copley Township Board of Trustees Feb. 26 denied a request from the Copley Homeowners’ Association (CHOA) to remove the R-CD (Conservation Development) Residential District from the township Zoning Resolution. Representatives from the CHOA said their goal with requesting R-CD’s removal from the Zoning Resolution was to prevent the misuse of zoning and preserve the character of the Copley community. Read the article…………………………….
- Firefighters battle fire at Clayton condominium building (OH) February 19, 2024Fire crews in Montgomery County battled a fire at a condominium building Saturday evening. At 7:07 p.m., Fire Collaborative – Clayton, Englewood, Union, and Clayton police were dispatched to 7815 North Main Street, Spanish Trace Condo, on reports of a fire. Read the article…………………………….
- County approves funding for new security cameras in Edgewater neighborhood (OH) February 14, 2024Members of the Cuyahoga County Council voted unanimously on Tuesday night to approve a grant that will help the homeowners association in Cleveland’s Edgewater neighborhood purchase new security cameras. The HOA’s pursuit of the $25,000 grant from the county created controversy among some Clevelanders because the county’s top elected official lives in Edgewater Read the article…………………………….
- Fire at condo in Painesville Township results in anticipated total loss (OH) December 14, 2023The Painesville Township Fire Department along with mutual aid from several neighboring departments responded to an early morning fire at a condominium on Blase Nemeth Road on Dec. 12 that is expected to result in a total loss. Read the article…………………………
- Person declared dead following Willoughby condo fire (OH) December 14, 2023The Willoughby Fire Department reported arriving on scene within three minutes and soon after finding a person inside the residence. They were taken out and transported to University Hospitals Lake West Hospital, where officials confirmed they were dead. The victim’s identity has not been made public yet. Read the article………………………………
- Multiple departments battle blaze at condo complex (OH) December 12, 2023By the time the fire was extinguished, seven units were impacted, according to the condominium office, with the displaced residents receiving assistance from the American Red Cross. No one was injured at the scene, but one person was transported to a hospital due to a medical condition, Read the article………………………..
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- Navigating Dispute Settlements and Business Decisions: A Guide for Community AssociationsIn the complex realm of managing condominium and homeowner associations, disputes with contractors and other critical business decisions can unexpectedly arise. Successful navigation through these challenges requires proactive measures, clear communication, and careful decision-making. In this guide, we explore how to handle dispute settlements, important business choices, and the significance of release agreements for associations. Read the article…………………………….
- Governing Document Reviews and Amendments (OH)It is important for boards to be familiar with and to regularly review their community’s governing documents. The governing documents of a community generally consist of the declaration of covenants and restrictions (often referred to as declarations), the code of regulations/bylaws, the articles of incorporation, and possibly, rules and regulations, and these documents provide the foundation for every action an association takes Read the article…………………………….
- Effective Communication Strategies for Community Association Boards (OH)Effective communication is vital for board members. In fact, it is the cornerstone of a thriving community association. Enhanced communication can make owners feel informed, involved, and empowered, and ultimately encourages confidence and participation. Let’s delve into why communication matters: Read the article…………………………….
- Evaluate Your Sign Restrictions Now To Avoid Legal Issues In the Future (OH)As we are approaching the end of winter, it is a perfect time for boards to review their association’s governing documents and understand whether signs may be displayed outside homes in their community. With the warmer months ahead, many owners begin renovating and enter into agreements with contractors that may require them to display advertisements outside their homes. Then, come fall, residents may want to display signs showing their support for political candidates or other important issues. This is why ...
- Architectural ReviewsFebruary is the time of year when those of us in Ohio start thinking about sunnier and warmer days to come. For many people, that means making plans for summer projects and improvements to their homes. Establishing architectural standards and reviewing applications for exterior improvements is one of the most important jobs for many HOA and condominium boards, and this is a great time for board members to review procedures and ensure that their association is handling that responsibility properly. ...
- Fines & Enforcement Considerations (OH)Imposing an enforcement assessment, commonly referred to as a “fine,” on an unruly owner or property is a popular and usually effective mechanism for enforcing rules within a condominium or subdivision. Fines alone, however, cannot address all scenarios and must be imposed in accordance with applicable laws.Read the article…………………………….
- What Board Members Should Know About the Corporate Transparency ActBeing a member of a condominium or homeowners’ association board of directors has its challenges. One of those challenges is keeping up with new information related to community associations and board responsibilities on the state and federal level. This blog covers new federal reporting requirements for both condominium and homeowners’ association board members. Read the article…………………………..
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