Woods of Westlake Condominiums

Key facts from Woods of Westlake Condominiums's documents

Reflects the 2026 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

condominium (Article II: 'submitted the Condominium P)

Governing law

Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5311 (Ohio Condominium Act) (Definition 1.1: 'Act means the Ohio Cond)

Assessments & dues

Common Expenses assessed and collected as per Bylaws. Any Assessment or Special Charge not paid within 10 days bears interest at rate fixed by Association (not exceeding max legal rate). (Article XII, Section 12.2)

Special assessments

Permitted; Special Charges defined as costs/expenses/charges other than Assessments. Also enforcement assessments (see violation process). Reserve fund may avoid need for special assessments. (Definition 1.24; Article XII; Bylaws Sec)

Collections & liens

Association has a continuing lien on each Condominium Ownership Interest if Assessments or Special Charges remain unpaid for 10 days after due date. Lien is in like manner and effect as lien under Section 5311.18 of the Act. (Article XII, Section 12.2 (as modified b)

Reserves & fees

Board must establish and maintain a reasonable reserve fund for contingencies and replacements to repair and replace major capital items without special assessments, unless Unit Owners with majority waive requirement annually in writing. (2023 amendment, modification (8) to Byla)

Pets

Yes, dogs (excluding vicious breeds), cats, domestic, caged pets (including bird cages and fish tanks) allowed in Units, subject to Board rules. No commercial purpose. Pets not permitted in common elements unless on leash, being carried, or (Article IV, Section 4.2(i))

Leasing & rentals

Generally prohibited for business, speculative, investment purposes, but exceptions exist. Board may grant hardship exception for 6-24 months. Units occupied by parent/child of owner allowed. Units previously registered as rental at time of (Article IV, Section 4.2(k) and (l))

Parking & vehicles

Not specifically mentioned. Unenclosed parking areas only for automobiles. (Article IV, Section 4.2(m) implies only )

Fences

Not specifically addressed; changes to Common Elements require prior approval, and fences are likely considered alterations.

Architectural approval

Prior written approval of Association required for any change, alteration, construction, or decoration in Common Elements. Also for signs, awnings, canopies, shutters, antennas on exterior. (Article IV, Sections 4.2(e), (f), (g), ()

Home business

Part of Unit may be used as home office for any purpose so long as use conforms to governmental ordinances or regulations. (Article IV, Section 4.2(a))

Signs & flags

Not specifically mentioned; covered by sign restrictions.

Maintenance

Unit consists of entire building including roof; Unit owner maintains Unit. Association maintains Common Elements (roofs? unclear). Roof is part of building exterior; likely Unit owner responsibility unless common element. But Limited Commo (Article VI: 'each Unit consists generall)

Use restrictions

Each Unit shall be used and occupied solely as a single family residence and for no other purpose. No commercial facility. (Home office permitted if conforms to local ordinances.) (Article IV, Section 4.2(a))

Voting & meetings

Each Unit Owner is a member. Voting power based on ownership interests (par value of 1 divided by number of units). Amendments require 75% of voting power. Reserve waiver requires majority of voting power. (Article I Definitions; Recitals D of 202)

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