Serving Ohio
Reserve Studies in Ohio
Reserve Study Services for Ohio Condominium Associations, Homeowners Associations (HOAs), Resorts, Commercial Properties, Municipalities, and Non-Profit Organizations
Buckeye Pride, Historic Neighborhoods, and Smart Reserve Planning
Ohio is home to more than 10,500 community associations, including condominium associations and homeowners associations (HOAs), serving approximately 2.3 million residents in nearly 920,000 homes across the Buckeye State. From Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Dayton, Akron, Canton, Youngstown, Dublin, Westerville, Hilliard, Grove City, Mason, Delaware, Newark, Parma, Mentor, Strongsville, Lorain, Elyria, Sandusky, Findlay, Lima, Springfield, Mansfield, Athens, Marietta, and communities along the shores of Lake Erie, association boards face increasing responsibilities for long-term capital planning, reserve funding, and protecting property values.
Global Solution Partners provides professional Reserve Studies throughout Ohio, helping Boards of Directors, community managers, and property owners develop practical funding strategies for future repairs and replacement of common-area components. Our experienced reserve specialists deliver studies that comply with National Reserve Study Standards while providing realistic funding recommendations that support informed financial decisions.
What Is a Reserve Study?
A professionally prepared Reserve Study provides condominium associations, homeowners associations (HOAs), commercial properties, municipalities, and non-profit organizations with a comprehensive evaluation of the common-area components they are responsible for maintaining and replacing. Following the National Reserve Study Standards established by Community Associations Institute (CAI), Global documents the association’s major common assets, evaluates their condition and expected service life, projects future repair or replacement expenses, and translates those findings into a practical funding plan.
Common components included in an Ohio Reserve Study may include:
- Roof systems
- Building exteriors, siding, brick, EIFS, and stone veneer
- Exterior painting and protective coatings
- Windows and exterior doors
- Gutters and downspouts
- Balconies, decks, porches, and railings
- Foundations and retaining walls
- Clubhouses and community centers
- Swimming pools, splash pads, and pool equipment
- Fitness centers and recreational amenities
- Tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts
- Playgrounds and park equipment
- Walking paths, sidewalks, and trails
- Asphalt roadways, private streets, and parking lots
- Concrete curbs and gutters
- Stormwater drainage systems and retention ponds
- Site lighting and electrical infrastructure
- Fencing, entry monuments, and security gates
- Irrigation systems and landscaping features
- Elevators (where applicable)
- HVAC systems serving common areas
- Fire protection systems serving common areas
- Lake, pond, and shoreline improvements (where applicable)
Ohio’s climate presents unique challenges for community associations. Freeze-thaw cycles, heavy snowfall, ice, road salt, spring storms, summer heat, and seasonal temperature fluctuations can accelerate the deterioration of roofing, asphalt pavement, concrete, exterior finishes, drainage systems, and other common-area assets. A professionally prepared Reserve Study helps associations anticipate these long-term maintenance needs, prioritize capital improvements, reduce the risk of special assessments, and develop a financially responsible funding strategy that protects both property values and homeowners.
Understanding Ohio Reserve Study Requirements
Ohio law does not establish a fixed schedule requiring condominium associations or homeowners associations to commission professional Reserve Studies. It does, however, require qualifying condominium and planned-community associations to address adequate reserves as part of their annual budgeting process under Ohio Revised Code §§ 5311.081 and 5312.06. Although Ohio law does not mandate a professional Reserve Study, obtaining one is considered a best practice for association boards. A professionally prepared Reserve Study provides an independent evaluation of common-area assets, estimates remaining useful life and replacement costs, and develops a long-term funding plan that helps boards make informed budgeting decisions, reduce the likelihood of special assessments, and fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities to the association.
For most Ohio associations, Global recommends a site-based Reserve Study update at least once every three years, supported by annual review of the funding plan. A new update may be warranted sooner when major projects are completed or postponed, unexpected damage occurs, costs change substantially, or the association’s inventory of common assets changes.
Why Ohio Associations Choose Global Solution Partners
Ohio associations need more than a list of projected expenses. They need a Reserve Study that reflects the condition of their property, the responsibilities established in their governing documents, current replacement costs, and the financial realities facing the board. Global Solution Partners combines nationwide reserve study experience with field knowledge of Ohio communities to provide practical recommendations that boards and property managers can use in long-term budgeting and capital planning.
Our Reserve Studies are prepared in accordance with the Community Associations Institute (CAI) National Reserve Study Standards and include a detailed physical analysis, component inventory, remaining useful life estimates, replacement cost projections, and customized reserve funding recommendations. Whether your community is a historic condominium in Cleveland, a growing HOA in Columbus, a lakefront development along Lake Erie, or a master-planned community in Cincinnati, our studies are designed to provide practical, reliable guidance.
When you partner with Global Solution Partners, you receive:
- Professional Reserve Studies prepared by experienced Reserve Specialists
- Funding plans based on CAI National Reserve Study Standards
- Accurate component inventories and realistic replacement cost estimates
- Practical recommendations that support long-term capital planning
- A complimentary board teleconference to review the completed Reserve Study
- One complimentary revision following board review
- Responsive customer service from project kickoff through final delivery
- Global Experience with Local Understanding
Global Solution Partners has completed thousands of Reserve Studies throughout the United States. Every Reserve Study is overseen by a CAI Certified Reserve Specialist (RS) and prepared in accordance with the CAI National Reserve Study Standards, providing associations with reliable guidance for long-term capital planning and reserve funding.
In addition to Reserve Studies, Global provides Insurance Appraisals, Property Condition Assessments (PCAs), and Engineering Services for condominium associations, homeowners associations, resorts, commercial properties, municipalities, places of worship, and nonprofit organizations. This broader experience helps our team understand how building systems, site improvements, funding decisions, and long-term maintenance responsibilities work together.
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Communities We Have Served in Ohio
Global Solution Partners has completed Reserve Studies for condominium associations, homeowners associations, townhome communities, master-planned developments, commercial properties, municipalities, places of worship, resorts, and nonprofit organizations across Ohio. Our experience includes urban, suburban, historic, lakefront, and rural properties with a wide range of buildings, amenities, infrastructure, and long-term capital needs.
Here are just a few of the Ohio communities and properties we have proudly served:
- Cunard Village Condominium Association, Inc. – Columbus, OH
- Chatterton Commons – Columbus, OH
- Claridge House Condos – Columbus, OH
- Saint Andrews Village III – Dublin, OH
- Woodland Vistas – Cincinnati, OH
- Mills of Miami – Milford, OH
- Woodland Ridge – Dayton, OH
- White Hill Square – Dayton, OH
- McEwen Woods Homeowners Association – Dayton, OH
From the shores of Lake Erie to the banks of the Ohio River, Global Solution Partners continues to help condominium associations, homeowners associations, commercial properties, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations protect property values through professional Reserve Studies and long-term capital planning.
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Property Types We Serve
Global Solution Partners provides Reserve Studies for a wide range of association and commercial property types throughout Ohio.
Homeowners Associations and Condominium Associations
Ohio condominium associations and homeowners associations are responsible for maintaining a wide range of shared assets, including roofs, building exteriors, private roads, drainage systems, clubhouses, recreational amenities, and other common property. A professionally prepared Reserve Study helps boards understand when those components may require repair or replacement, what the work may cost, and how reserve contributions can be structured over time. Global provides Ohio associations with practical component schedules and funding recommendations that support responsible budgeting and reduce the likelihood of unexpected financial demands on homeowners.
Resorts and Timeshare Properties
From Lake Erie and Hocking Hills to Ohio’s golf, entertainment, and vacation destinations, resorts and hospitality properties must plan for the long-term renewal of guest buildings, recreational amenities, site improvements, and mechanical systems. Global Solution Partners prepares Reserve Studies for resorts, vacation ownership properties, hotels, golf communities, conference centers, and mixed-use hospitality developments throughout Ohio. Our studies help owners and operators plan capital repairs and replacements, maintain guest-facing assets, and support long-term budgeting. Global is also a preferred Reserve Study vendor for Marriott Vacations Worldwide.
Commercial and Non-Profit Organizations
Global Solution Partners also provides Reserve Studies, Property Condition Assessments, Insurance Appraisals, and long-term capital planning services for commercial properties, municipalities, educational institutions, places of worship, and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio. These services help property owners and organizational leaders evaluate building systems and site improvements, plan future repairs and replacements, support responsible budgeting, and preserve the long-term usefulness and value of their facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ohio law require condominium associations and HOAs to have a Reserve Study?
Ohio law does not require condominium associations or homeowners associations (HOAs) to obtain a professional Reserve Study. However, Ohio Revised Code § 5311.081 requires condominium associations to adopt an annual budget that includes reserves adequate to repair and replace major capital items in the normal course of operations without the necessity of special assessments, unless an applicable exception applies or the reserve requirement is properly waived. Ohio Revised Code § 5312.06 similarly requires planned-community owners associations to include adequate reserves in their budgets unless the owners properly waive the requirement in writing annually.
Why should Ohio HOAs and condominium associations obtain a Reserve Study if one is not required?
A Reserve Study helps boards anticipate future repair and replacement costs, develop a realistic reserve funding plan, reduce the likelihood of costly special assessments, and make informed budgeting decisions. It also demonstrates responsible financial management to homeowners, prospective buyers, and lenders.
Why are Reserve Studies especially important for Ohio communities?
Ohio communities experience harsh seasonal weather, including freeze-thaw cycles, heavy snowfall, ice, spring storms, summer heat, and road salt exposure. These conditions can accelerate the deterioration of roofs, asphalt pavement, concrete sidewalks, retaining walls, drainage systems, exterior finishes, and other common-area components. A Reserve Study helps associations anticipate these long-term repair and replacement costs while reducing the likelihood of unexpected special assessments.
How often should an Ohio Reserve Study be updated?
Although Ohio law does not establish an update schedule, industry best practices recommend reviewing the financial portion of a Reserve Study annually and completing an update with a site inspection at least every three years. An earlier update may be appropriate if significant capital improvements have been completed or delayed, unexpected damage has occurred, replacement costs have changed substantially, or other conditions may affect the existing funding plan.
What components are included in an Ohio Reserve Study?
A Reserve Study typically evaluates the major common-area components that the association is responsible for maintaining, including:
- Roof systems
- Building exteriors
- Asphalt roads and parking lots
- Sidewalks and curbs
- Clubhouses and community centers
- Swimming pools and pool equipment
- Elevators
- HVAC and mechanical systems
- Site lighting
- Stormwater management systems
- Fencing, gates, retaining walls, and other common-area assets
Each component is evaluated for its condition, estimated remaining useful life, replacement cost, and recommended reserve funding.
How does Ohio’s climate affect Reserve Studies?
Ohio’s four-season climate can significantly affect the lifespan of common-area components. Communities across the state experience freeze-thaw cycles, heavy snowfall, ice accumulation, spring storms, high humidity, summer heat, and road salt exposure, all of which can accelerate the deterioration of buildings and infrastructure.
These environmental conditions commonly affect:
- Roof systems and shingles
- Asphalt roads and parking lots
- Concrete sidewalks, curbs, and driveways
- Balconies, decks, and railings
- Exterior paint, brick, siding, and masonry
- Gutters and drainage systems
- Retaining walls
- Windows and exterior doors
- Clubhouses and amenity buildings
- Swimming pools and recreational facilities
- Site lighting and electrical infrastructure
Northern Ohio communities along Lake Erie may also experience lake-effect snow, higher moisture levels, and increased freeze-thaw activity, while southern Ohio may experience heavier rainfall and seasonal flooding that can affect drainage systems, retaining walls, and paved surfaces.
A professionally prepared Reserve Study accounts for these regional conditions by evaluating common-area components, estimating their remaining useful lives, projecting future replacement costs, and developing a funding plan that helps boards prepare for repairs before they become costly emergencies.
What are the new Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac lending requirements?
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac place increased emphasis on the financial health and physical condition of condominium communities. Depending on the type of project review, lenders may evaluate reserve funding, deferred maintenance, structural concerns, insurance coverage, and capital improvement planning when determining whether a condominium project is eligible for financing.
A professionally prepared Reserve Study can provide useful information about the condition of common-area components, anticipated repair and replacement costs, and long-term reserve funding needs. When a lender relies on a Reserve Study for an applicable condominium project review, the study generally must have been completed or updated within the previous 36 months. A Reserve Study alone, however, does not determine whether a community satisfies all Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac requirements.
Learn more about the updated Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac condominium project requirements.
Does a Reserve Study help prevent special assessments?
Yes. One of the primary benefits of a Reserve Study is helping boards identify future capital expenses before they become emergencies. By establishing a long-term reserve funding plan, associations can spread costs over time, reduce the likelihood of unexpected special assessments, and provide greater financial stability for homeowners.
Does Global Solution Partners perform Reserve Studies throughout Ohio?
Yes. Global Solution Partners performs professional Reserve Studies for condominium associations, homeowners associations (HOAs), resorts, commercial properties, municipalities, places of worship, and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio. We serve communities in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Dayton, Akron, Canton, Youngstown, Dublin, Westerville, Sandusky, Mansfield, Findlay, Lima, Athens, Marietta, and communities throughout the Buckeye State.
No matter where your property is located, Global Solution Partners provides experienced reserve specialists, comprehensive Reserve Studies, and long-term capital planning recommendations tailored to your needs.
Why should our Ohio association choose Global Solution Partners?
Global Solution Partners combines national reserve study experience with local field knowledge. Our Reserve Studies are prepared in accordance with Community Associations Institute (CAI) National Reserve Study Standards and include detailed component evaluations, realistic replacement cost estimates, customized funding recommendations, responsive project management, a complimentary board presentation, and one complimentary revision.
How much does a Reserve Study cost?
The cost of a Reserve Study depends on several factors, including the property’s size, number of buildings, amenities, common-area components, and overall complexity. Larger communities and properties with extensive amenities typically require more detailed evaluations. Contact Global Solution Partners for a customized proposal based on your property’s specific needs.
How long does a Reserve Study take to complete?
Project timelines vary depending on the property’s size, document availability, scheduling of the site visit, and the complexity of the community. Global Solution Partners strives to complete most Reserve Studies within approximately 30 days after receiving the necessary information and completing the property review.
What are reserve funds?
Reserve funds are money set aside by an association to pay for future major repairs and replacements of common-area assets. Properly funded reserves help communities avoid unexpected financial burdens while ensuring that buildings, amenities, and infrastructure can be maintained over time.
How do I request a Reserve Study proposal?
Requesting a proposal is easy. Contact Global Solution Partners with information about your property, including the number of units, building type, location, age of the community, and common-area amenities. Our team will review your needs and provide a customized proposal for a professional Reserve Study.
What You Receive When You Hire Global Solution Partners
- Professional Reserve Studies completed in accordance with CAI Reserve Study Standards
- Experienced Reserve Specialists (RSs) and knowledgeable project managers
- Local field specialists who understand Ohio communities and construction practices
- Detailed on-site evaluations of common-area components
- Practical reserve funding recommendations, not just numbers
- A complimentary board presentation to review study findings and answer questions
- One complimentary revision following report delivery
At Global Solution Partners, our mission is to provide accurate, reliable Reserve Studies that help Ohio condominium associations and homeowners associations preserve property values, budget responsibly, reduce the risk of special assessments, and confidently plan for future capital repairs and replacements. With Global Experience and Local Understanding, we are committed to helping communities throughout Ohio build a stronger financial future.
The Professionals Behind Your Reserve Study
Our Ohio reserve study team includes Professional Engineers (PEs), Reserve Specialists (RSs), and members with numerous other applicable specialty qualifications, with experience serving condominium and homeowners associations throughout the state.
Kyle Jackson, P.E., RS
Site Specialist Team Leader
Kyle oversees Global’s Site Specialist team and performs field evaluations for reserve study projects nationwide, with extensive experience serving large associations, resort properties, and other complex developments.
Keith Ruehl, MBA, RS
Operations Team Leader
Keith leads Global Solution Partners’ operations, helping ensure that each Reserve Study is completed accurately and in accordance with industry best practices. As a Reserve Specialist and experienced construction professional, he works with homeowners associations, condominium associations, and property managers to support long-term capital planning and reserve funding.
Sarah Eastridge, RS
Project Manager
Sarah manages Reserve Study projects for community associations, homeowners associations (HOAs), and condominium associations. She works closely with clients to keep projects on track, providing responsive communication and dependable support from start to finish.
Ohio Resources for HOA Boards, Condominium Associations & Property Managers
The following organizations provide information, education, and support for community associations, board members, and property managers in the Ohio area.
- Community Associations Institute (CAI) – National
- CAI Ohio Chapter
- Ohio Revised Code – Chapter 5311 (Ohio Condominium Law)
- Ohio Revised Code – Chapter 5312 (Ohio Planned Community Law)
