Grove City HOAs enforce CC&Rs (Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions) under ORC 5312.03, which requires reasonable and good-faith enforcement. Fines, suspensions, and liens are common remedies after written notice.
ORC 5312.11 authorizes HOAs to impose charges for enforcement including fines, provided the declaration authorizes them and owners receive notice plus a hearing opportunity. Selective or arbitrary enforcement exposes the HOA to estoppel defenses. Common violations enforced include unapproved exterior modifications, parking of prohibited vehicles, pet restrictions, landscaping non-compliance, and short-term rentals where prohibited. Grove City does not enforce private CC&Rs; enforcement is purely civil between the HOA and owner. State-law preemption protects certain owner rights including US flag display (36 USC 902) and solar devices (ORC 5312.03 limits).
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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