Dublin HOAs enforce CC&Rs under ORC 5312.11 with fines, liens, and injunctive relief. Enforcement must be reasonable, consistent, and follow due process under the declaration. Selective enforcement is a common defense for owners.
ORC 5312.11(C) authorizes HOAs to impose fines and charges for CC&R violations if the declaration provides authority, the owner receives written notice of the violation, and the owner has a reasonable opportunity to cure or be heard. Typical Dublin HOA enforcement progression: courtesy notice, formal notice with cure deadline, fine imposition, board hearing, escalating fines, lien recording, and if necessary common pleas injunction. Commonly enforced covenants in Dublin: trash can storage, holiday lights removal timelines, parking, lawn care standards, fence condition, and short-term rentals. Owners have affirmative defenses including selective enforcement, waiver, laches, and violation of public policy (e.g., solar panel bans are void under ORC 5312.16).
CC&R violations: fines per declaration, typically $25-100 per day continuing. Unpaid fines attach as liens. Forced compliance through injunction.
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