Lakewood HOAs and condo associations operate under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5312 (Planned Community Law) and Chapter 5311 (Condominium Act). Boards must hold annual meetings, provide notice, maintain records, and follow their declaration and bylaws.
ORC 5312.06 requires annual meetings with at least 10 days written notice. Boards must keep minutes, financial records, and membership rosters available to owners. Open meeting requirements apply to board decisions. Elections follow declaration rules; typically annual with proxy voting allowed unless bylaws prohibit. Fiduciary duty applies to all board members under ORC 5312.08.
Breach of procedure: owner lawsuit for injunctive relief and attorney fees under ORC 5312.15. Fiduciary breach: personal liability possible.
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