Legal Services for Community Associations

Trusted by Boards. Respected by Communities. Relied on for Results.

At N.P. Weiss Law, we provide strategic legal counsel to the board members of Homeowners Associations (HOAs) and Condominium Associations across Northeast Ohio. Whether you're navigating governance issues, enforcing covenants, or managing municipal concerns, our team delivers practical solutions that protect your community and its investments.

Our Services:

  • Board members holding model homes around HOA blocks, symbolizing governance and operations in Northeast Ohio homeowners and condominium associations.

    Governance & Operations

    We support boards in managing day-to-day operations, interpreting governing documents, resolving internal disputes, and ensuring compliance with Ohio law. From easements to enforcement procedures, we help boards make informed decisions that align with their fiduciary duties.

  • Board members of a Northeast Ohio HOA or condo association reviewing documents and contracts during a transactional support meeting.

    Transactional Support

    We draft and review amendments, contracts, easements, and rule changes—ensuring all documents are legally sound and enforceable. Our goal is to help associations avoid litigation and maintain smooth operations through clear, compliant documentation.

  • Board members of a Northeast Ohio HOA or condo association seated in a meeting, discussing governance and community planning.

    Meeting Guidance

    We assist with planning and conducting annual, board, and special meetings. Our team ensures proper notice, quorum, and voting procedures are followed, helping boards stay compliant and avoid procedural pitfalls.

  • Aerial view of a cityscape representing HOA and condo association involvement in zoning, variances, and municipal advocacy.

    Zoning & Municipal Advocacy

    Rachel Kuhn has successfully represented associations before Boards of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commissions, and City Councils. Whether seeking variances or opposing conditional uses, we advocate for your community’s best interests.

  • Close-up of HOA board member in Northeast Ohio recovering unpaid assessments, exchanging funds to support community financial health.

    Assessment Recovery

    Unpaid assessments threaten financial stability. We offer efficient collection strategies—from demand letters to foreclosure actions—to help boards recover funds and maintain their budgets.

  • HOA board members in Northeast Ohio marking developer-to-owner transition with a handshake, symbolizing successful community leadership turnover.

    Developer Transition

    Transitioning from developer to owner control can be complex. We guide boards through turnover, budgeting, and governance setup to ensure a smooth and empowered transition.

  • Close-up of HOA board members and legal counsel in Northeast Ohio reviewing documents and discussing litigation strategy with gavel and scales of justice visible.

    Litigation & Dispute Resolution

    We represent associations in disputes involving construction defects, contractor issues, tax appeals, fair housing complaints, easement conflicts, theft recovery, and insurance claims. Our goal is to guide associations through litigation with minimal disruption.

  • Row of townhomes with varied exteriors, representing HOA covenant enforcement to maintain property values and community standards.

    Covenant Enforcement

    We assist in drafting and implementing enforcement procedures, advising on rulemaking authority, establishing hearing processes, and representing associations in enforcement actions to maintain property values and community standards.

Frequently Asked Community Association Questions

Are you a board member facing legal challenges in your community association? We’re here to help, contact our office today.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Board members are responsible for enforcing governing documents, managing finances, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. Our firm helps boards understand and fulfill these duties with confidence.

  • Yes. We offer efficient and effective collection strategies, including demand letters, liens, and foreclosure actions, to help associations maintain financial stability.

  • We assist with drafting enforcement procedures, advising on rulemaking authority, and representing associations in enforcement actions to preserve property values and community standards.

  • We guide boards through turnover concerns, budgeting, and governance setup to ensure a smooth transition and protect the association’s long-term interests.

  • Yes. Attorney Rachel Kuhn has extensive experience representing associations before zoning boards, planning commissions, and city councils to advocate for community interests.

Meet Your Community Association Attorney

Rachel Kuhn is a Northeast Ohio real estate attorney with over a decade of experience advising HOA and condo boards. She helps associations navigate governance, enforcement, zoning, and municipal matters with practical, personalized legal guidance. Rachel is known for her deep knowledge of community association law and her commitment to protecting property values and board integrity.