Protection Against Suspected Retaliation
As association has a duty to treat owners equally and enforce rules evenly. Owners who believe they are being treated unfairly should become familiar with the declaration and bylaws to determine their rights vis-a-vis the association and board. In some situations, it would be appropriate for an owner who is being singled out for maltreatment to pursue a civil action against the board for money damages or injunctive relief.
Owners should retain records of any communications or other documents exchanged with the association and keep contemporaneous notes of any verbal communications with a board-member or officer. An owner who refuses to comply with a demand issued by the board should document the reason for noncompliance. Owners also have the right to inspect and copy the books, records, and minutes of the association. O.R.C. §5312.07.