Ohio HOA board meetings are governed by the Ohio Planned Community Law (ORC Chapter 5312). The board must hold at least one annual meeting. Special meetings can be called by the president, majority of the board, or owners with 50% of voting power. Meeting notice and procedures are set by the declaration and bylaws.
Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5312 (Ohio Planned Community Law) governs HOA operations in Columbus. The board must call at least one annual meeting of the owners association, except during declarant control periods. Special meetings may be called by the president, a majority of the board, owners representing 50% of voting power, or a lower threshold if specified in the declaration or bylaws. The declaration and bylaws must provide for the time, place, method, and authority for calling meetings, conducting meetings, and giving notice. Notice may be sent by electronic mail if the association has prior written authorization from the owner. Board meetings may be held by any method of communication, including electronic or telephonic, provided each board member can hear or read in real time and participate and respond to every other member. ORC 5312 applies to planned communities created after September 29, 2010, and to older communities that elected to opt in by majority vote. Columbus does not have local ordinances that further regulate HOA governance beyond state law. The Franklin County Court of Common Pleas handles HOA-related litigation.
Board actions taken outside proper meeting procedures may be challenged in Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. Members may seek injunctive relief to enforce meeting requirements.
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