Our initial scan found 6 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 2 public PDFs on Lake Mohawk POA’s website against current Ohio and federal HOA law—and more issues may exist depending on the documents you load.
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Community Rules, Architectural & Enforcement Policies · Sec. Building Code & Deed Restrictions, Section 11 (Signs and Flags) · Page 1
Clause prohibits flagpoles or restricts the display of the U.S. flag, Ohio State flag, POW/MIA flag, or military service flags in violation of Ohio law.
Operative Clause · Sec. Building Code & Deed Restrictions, Section 11 (Signs and Flags) (Page 1)
“Freestanding flagpoles and military or commemorative flags are prohibited without a written permit from the Board of Directors.”
Why It’s Flagged
Ohio Rev. Code § 5312.15 (Ohio Planned Community Law)
Under Ohio Rev. Code § 5312.15 (Ohio Planned Community Law), no declaration, bylaw, rule, regulation, or agreement of a planned community or condominium property may prohibit the placement of a flagpole or the display of the flag of the United States, the flag of the State of Ohio, the National League of Families POW/MIA flag, or a service flag (Blue Star or Gold Star banner) approved by the U.S. Secretary of Defense.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, pursuant to Ohio Rev. Code § 5312.15 (Ohio Planned Community Law), Owners may install a compliant flagpole and display the flag of the United States, the flag of the State of Ohio, the POW/MIA flag, and an approved military service flag (Blue Star or Gold Star Banner) in accordance with statutory size and proclamation standards.
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5 Additional Issues Flagged in Initial Scan
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