Ohio HOA board governance is regulated by ORC Chapter 5312 (Planned Community Law) and ORC Chapter 5311 (Condominium Law). Boards must hold annual meetings, provide 10-30 days notice, maintain written minutes, and allow member inspection of records. Cuyahoga County HOAs must comply with these state mandates plus their recorded declarations.
ORC 5312.06 requires planned community associations to hold annual meetings of owners. Boards must provide written notice between 10 and 30 days before meetings. ORC 5312.04 requires associations to maintain financial records, meeting minutes, and governing documents available for owner inspection on reasonable notice. Board elections follow declaration procedures with minimum quorum typically 25 percent of owners. Proxy voting is permitted. Cuyahoga County HOAs include significant communities in Solon, Strongsville, Westlake, and Avon Lake.
Violations of ORC 5312 governance: owners may sue in common pleas court for injunctive relief, accounting, or removal of directors.
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