James Place Commons Condominium

Key facts from James Place Commons Condominium's documents

Reflects the 2005 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

condominium (Preamble (submitted to Chapter 5311))

Governing law

Chapter 5311 of the Ohio Revised Code (Preamble; Art. 1 B(vii))

Assessments & dues

Common expenses computed either on equal per unit basis (security, telecom, rubbish, roads, entrances, recreation facilities, landscaping, grounds care; legal, accounting, management) or based on undivided interest in Common Elements (Art. 9 A(1) and (2))

Special assessments

Permitted for reconstruction after casualty if insurance proceeds insufficient (Art. 13 F(2))

Collections & liens

Association lien for unpaid assessments, filed with County Recorder, valid 5 years, priority over subsequent liens except taxes and first mortgages; foreclosed as mortgage (Art. 9 D, E)

Reserves & fees

Administrative late fees included in lien (Art. 9 D(a)-(d))

Pets

Yes, one dog (max 45 lbs full grown) or one cat (max 15 lbs full grown) per Unit (Art. 11 E)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but minimum lease term of one year (Art. 12)

Parking & vehicles

Boats, campers or any other recreational vehicles must be kept in the garage (Art. 11 L)

Fences

No fences except as installed in initial construction or approved by Grantor or Board (Art. 11 M)

Architectural approval

Required for alterations of Common Elements, fences, hedges, walls, shrubs, gardens, jacuzzi/hot tubs, satellite dishes, exterior hangings, signs, awnings, antennas, etc. (Art. 6 F, Art. 11 D, K, M)

Home business

No industry, business, trade, occupation, or profession of any kind permitted on any part of the Property (Art. 11 J)

Signs & flags

For Sale/For Rent signs only per Association rules; Grantor may place signs on unsold units (Art. 11 J)

Maintenance

Association (roof is part of Common Elements) (Art. 1 B(viii), Art. 8 B)

Insurance

Casualty insurance on buildings and improvements (excluding excavation and foundations) covering repair/replacement of exterior/supporting walls, roofs, interior walls, ceilings, floors, kitchen cabinets, attached fixtures; also liability i (Art. 13 C)

Use restrictions

Each Unit used as residence for a single family only (Art. 11 A)

Voting & meetings

By-laws govern voting; majority of voting power required for certain decisions (e.g., expansion consent, amendment, removal from Chapter 5311) (Art. 16, Art. 14 (90% vote), Art. 7 A (a)

Amendments

As per Article 17 and Article 19 (Amendments to Declaration) - not fully extracted but referenced (Art. 17 (title); Art. 19 (Amendments to )

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.