Our Nashville Office Partner and Chair, Scott Weiss, was recently featured in two articles by HOAleader.com, a trusted nationwide resource for condominium and HOA board members. In these articles, Scott offers valuable guidance and advice tailored to new board members who are navigating the operational aspects of their boards. Check out the articles here: Silence Isn’t Golden When It Comes to Condo/HOA Board Members | HOAleader.com – Practical Advice on Homeowner Association Management How to Get Your Condo/HOA’s Board Members to Speak Their Minds | HOAleader.com – Practical Advice on Homeow ..read more

In the complex realm of managing condominium and homeowner associations, disputes with contractors and other critical business decisions can unexpectedly arise. Successful navigation through these challenges requires proactive measures, clear communication, and careful decision-making. In this guide, we explore how to handle dispute settlements, important business choices, and the significance of release agreements for associations. Resolving Disputes with Contractors: Respond Quickly – Dealing with contractors is a common task for associations, but disagreements can surface due to vario ..read more

On April 12th, Partners Lydia Chartre and Dan Miske had the honor of presenting at the CAI-Wisconsin’s 2024 Annual Conference, commemorating 45 years of the organization’s existence. They led a dynamic session on current legal hot topics affecting condominium and homeowner associations. Kudos to Lydia and Dan for their insightful contributions! The post Partners Lydia Chartre & Dan Miske Presenting at CAI-Wisconsin’s 2024 Annual Conference appeared first on Kaman & Cusimano ..read more

We are thrilled to announce the addition of Attorneys Lydia Chartre and Daniel Miske, along with their accomplished team, to Kaman and Cusimano. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Lydia and Dan, who join us to lead operations in Wisconsin. Lydia and Dan are the only two Fellows in the College of Community Association Lawyers in Wisconsin and are a natural fit with Kaman & Cusimano, whose practice is exclusively dedicated to providing premier counseling, education, information, and representation for community associations to foster UNITY in the Community! Lydia and Dan possess ..read more

     As we are approaching the end of winter, it is a perfect time for boards to review their association’s governing documents and understand whether signs may be displayed outside homes in their community.  With the warmer months ahead, many owners begin renovating and enter into agreements with contractors that may require them to display advertisements outside their homes.  Then, come fall, residents may want to display signs showing their support for political candidates or other important issues. This is why winter is a great time for board members to prepare fo ..read more

We are thrilled to announce that Shannon McCormick, Partner, and Chair of our Cleveland Office, has been appointed to the Northern Ohio CAI Board. Shannon will assume the role of Treasurer for the Board. With twelve years of dedicated service to the Northern CAI Chapter, Shannon has made significant contributions to the legal community. Congratulations Shannon!   The post Partner Shannon McCormick appointed to the Northern Ohio CAI Board appeared first on Kaman & Cusimano ..read more

On January 25, 2024, Attorney John Izzo took the stage as a distinguished panelist at the CAI Central Ohio Chapter’s Annual Meeting. With a focus on legal matters impacting community associations in Central Ohio, John delved into crucial topics such as budgeting, collections, and enforcement. His comprehensive discussion provided valuable insights into navigating the legal landscape. Kudos to John for a job well done! The post Attorney John Izzo presented at CAI Central Ohio Chapter’s Annual Meeting appeared first on Kaman & Cusimano ..read more

When the time comes for major capital item repair, replacement, or restoration, an association has 3 basic options available to it to finance the project: reserve funds, special assessments, or obtaining a bank loan. In Ohio, community associations are required under state law to fully fund a reserve account OR obtain a yearly majority vote from the owners waiving this requirement. While fully funding the association’s reserve account is ideal, as it means the funds necessary for repair or replacement projects will be available, it is not always realistic. Without fully funding an association ..read more

Partner M. Katherine (“Kate”) Bushey has been elected to CAI’s Business Partners Council. The Business Partners Council represents product and service providers as well as professionals. Comprising of twelve members, the Council includes at least one person from each of the following categories: Accountant, Attorney, Banker, Insurance Professional, Information Technology Professional, and Reserve Specialist. This council plays a vital role by offering input on policy matters to the CAI Board of Trustees and serves as a crucial resource to the staff.  We extend our congratulations to Kate ..read more

We are excited to announce the addition of Attorney Scott D. Weiss and his accomplished team to Kaman and Cusimano.  Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Scott, who joins us as a Partner to lead operations in Tennessee. As Scott is the only fellow in the College of Community Association Lawyers in Tennessee, he naturally fits with Kaman & Cusimano, whose practice is exclusively dedicated to the preeminent counseling, educating, information, and representing community associations to maximize UNITY in the Community! A distinguished veteran of the United States Marine Corps, S ..read more