Sub. S. B. No. 84 Summary

• Prohibits manufactured home park operators and landlords from restricting display of the United States flag, Ohio flag, and service flags (blue star, gold star banners) on rental properties, provided flags comply with federal flag code standards and appropriate sizing requirements.

• Prohibits condominium associations and neighborhood associations from restricting flag display on common areas and property exteriors through covenants, conditions, or restrictions in governing documents.

• Requires tenants to provide reasonable notice to landlords or park operators before installing flagpoles or brackets, and mandates discussion of placement, cost, installation quality, lighting, and appropriate flag sizing in compliance with local zoning restrictions.

• Declares any rental agreement or governing document provision that violates these flag display protections to be against public policy and unenforceable as an unconscionable term.

• Protects park operators and landlords from liability for damages or costs associated with flag installations when tenants fail to provide required notifications under the bill.