Homeowner and condominium associations in Columbus enforce their Declarations under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5311 (condominium) or Chapter 5312 (planned community). Boards must follow statutory notice, hearing, and due-process requirements before imposing fines, liens, or legal action.
Columbus has a significant population of condominium and planned-community homes, particularly in New Albany, Polaris, Dublin-adjacent neighborhoods within city limits, and master-planned areas of the Far East and Far South sides. Most are governed by Ohio's Planned Community Act (ORC §5312) or, for condos, the Ohio Condominium Act (ORC §5311).
Both statutes require that before an association can impose fines or enforcement action for CC&R violations, the owner must receive written notice describing the violation, a reasonable opportunity to cure, and a chance to be heard at a hearing. Fines must be consistent with the association's published schedule and cannot exceed reasonable amounts. Liens for unpaid assessments, fines, or charges attach automatically but foreclosure requires formal legal process in Franklin County Common Pleas Court.
Owners have a statutory right to inspect association records, including financial statements, meeting minutes, and the rule-enforcement history. Selective or discriminatory enforcement can be challenged in court and is a common ground for reversing an association action.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Columbus code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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