Franklin County HOAs in planned communities operate under Ohio Planned Community Law (ORC 5312) and condominiums under ORC 5311. Boards must hold annual meetings, provide at least 10 days written notice, maintain meeting minutes, and allow owner attendance. Quorum, voting, and election rules are set in the community declaration and bylaws filed with Franklin County Recorder.
ORC 5312.06 requires annual meetings and accessible financial records. Board member elections must follow declaration procedures; recent amendments via HB 406 (2021) require written ballot or electronic voting for certain actions. Franklin County Recorder holds recorded declarations and amendments (search through recorder.franklincountyohio.gov). Board actions require majority vote unless declaration specifies supermajority. Executive sessions permitted for legal and personnel matters but final votes must be open.
Failure to hold annual meeting: owner lawsuit, possible court-ordered meeting. Improper board actions: void under ORC 5312.06. Meeting notice violations: 250 to 1,000 dollars exposure in owner suit. Financial record denial: owners can sue for access with attorney fees.
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