Ohio Rev. Code § 5312.07
Examination of books and records
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Gives any owner the right to examine and copy the association's books, records, and minutes under reasonable standards the board sets. Lists the records an owner may not examine or copy without board approval, including records more than five years old and records involving personnel, attorney communications, contracts under negotiation, enforcement against other owners, and information whose disclosure is prohibited by law.
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