Ohio HOA laws
What Ohio asks of your association
Ohio planned communities are governed by Chapter 5312 of the Ohio Revised Code. It sets rules for board meetings, owner access to records, common-expense assessments, and the association's lien.
Meetings
Board meetings & officers
Ohio Rev. Code §5312.04Elect officers and hold meetings as provided; the board exercises the association's powers.
Records
Examination of books and records
Ohio Rev. Code §5312.07Make the association's books and records available for examination by owners.
Financial
Common expense assessments
Ohio Rev. Code §5312.10Allocate and collect common-expense liability from owners as provided by the declaration.
Assessment lien
Ohio Rev. Code §5312.12Unpaid assessments and charges become a lien on the owner's lot.
Source: Ohio Laws & Administrative Rules (codes.ohio.gov). Citations link to the official statute - always confirm against the current text.
This is general information to help boards get oriented, not legal advice. HOA statutes change and courts interpret them differently case to case. Confirm specifics with your association's attorney before acting.
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