Ohio § 5311.23
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5311.23, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5311.23.
(A) A declarant, developer, agent, or unit owner or any person entitled to occupy a unit
is liable in damages in a civil action for harm caused to any person or to the unit
owners association by that individual's failure to comply with any lawful provision
of the condominium instruments. (B) Any interested person, including a unit owners association, may commence an action
for a declaratory judgment to determine that person's legal relations under the condominium
instruments or to obtain an injunction against a declarant, developer, agent, unit
owner, or person entitled to occupy a unit who refuses to comply, or threatens to
refuse to comply, with a provision of the condominium instruments. (C) In connection with either type of action described in this section, one or more unit
owners may bring a class action on behalf of all unit owners. The lawful provisions of the condominium instruments, if necessary to carry out
their purposes, may be enforced in either type of action against the condominium property
or any person who owns or previously has owned any estate or interest in the condominium
property. (D) An action by the unit owners association under this section may be commenced by the
association in its own name, in the name of the board of directors, or in the name
of the association's managing agent.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5311.23
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5311.23 cover?
Section 5311.23 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 5311.23?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 5311.23" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 5311.23 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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