Ohio HOA & Condo Association Laws
Ohio regulates condos under chapter 5311 and planned communities under chapter 5312 (2010), which together require budgets, records access, fair fining with hearings, and recorded governing documents.
Which statutes apply in Ohio?
- Condominiums
- Ohio Condominium Act (Ohio Rev. Code ch. 5311)
- HOAs / planned communities
- Ohio Planned Community Law (Ohio Rev. Code ch. 5312)
Key compliance rules for Ohio boards and managers
- Ch. 5312 requires notice and hearing before enforcement assessments/fines
- Owners have records inspection rights in both regimes
- Condo conversions and new offerings carry statutory disclosure duties
Resale and disclosure requirements
No universal resale certificate, but condo sellers must furnish governing documents and recent financial statements on request (§ 5311.09 records duties support closing letters).
Running associations in Ohio?
Portier369 handles the operational side of Ohio compliance — official records, owner and board notices, reserve and budget tracking, violation due process, and document packages — in one platform built for community association managers.
Frequently asked questions
What law governs condo associations in Ohio?
Condominiums in Ohio are governed by the Ohio Condominium Act (Ohio Rev. Code ch. 5311). Homeowners associations and planned communities fall under the Ohio Planned Community Law (Ohio Rev. Code ch. 5312).
Are resale disclosures required in Ohio?
No universal resale certificate, but condo sellers must furnish governing documents and recent financial statements on request (§ 5311.09 records duties support closing letters).
What software helps Ohio associations stay compliant?
Association management software like Portier369 supports the operational side of Ohio compliance: maintaining official records, distributing meeting notices, tracking reserves and budgets, running violation due process with notices and hearings, and assembling resale document packages.
Nearby state guides
This guide is an educational summary, not legal advice. Statutes are amended regularly — confirm current law with an attorney licensed in Ohio before acting.