What to put in a written scope for Ohio HOA work (What do Ohio HOA laws say about repairs, records, fines and condos?)
From https://instabids.ai/us/property-managers/hoa-laws/ohio (facts read 2026-10-30)

[ ] The work in plain words for each common element, with photos, so bids line up line by line.
[ ] Who repairs what: under chapter 5312, unless otherwise provided by the declaration, the owners association is responsible for reasonable maintenance, repair, and replacement of the common elements, and each owner is responsible for maintenance, repair, and replacement of the owner's lot and improvements to that lot, including the dwelling unit and the utility lines serving that dwelling unit (5312.08(A)).
[ ] Access through a lot for the work: under chapter 5312 an owner shall permit agents or employees of the owners association access through the owner's lot and dwelling unit for the purpose of fulfilling the association's duties and obligations (5312.08(B)).
[ ] Reserve items: under chapter 5312 any budget of the owners association shall include reserves in an amount adequate to repair and replace major capital items, unless the owners, exercising not less than a majority of the voting power, waive the reserve requirement in writing annually (5312.06(A)).
[ ] Keep the signed contract and the board minutes that approve it: under chapter 5312 the owners association shall keep books and records of account and minutes of the meetings of the association and the board of directors (5312.06(C)).