News, Events, & Publications

As the legal landscape continues to evolve, our team offers unique perspectives and insights on the challenges our clients will face now and in the future.

News & Insights

Community Matters – Winter 2021

The Winter 2021 edition features an article with information regarding bankruptcy and accounting (by Daniel Melchi), an article discussing the next steps after obtaining a judgement (by Harrison Woodworth), and important information about reviewing alternative dispute resolution requirements before litigation (by Haley Bourret). Community Matters is published on our website on a quarterly basis, and if you would like hard copies, we can make those available for you as well.  Thank you!...

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Community Matters – Fall 2020

The Fall 2020 edition features an article with information regarding planning for bad debt in uncertain times (by Stephen A. Finamore), an article discussing dealing with troublesome tenants (by David C. Boy), important information about working together as a Board (by Jesse M. Cox), and lastly an article with advice on responding to home improvement violations (by Dwayne D. Kinney). Community Matters is published on our website on a quarterly basis, and if you would like hard copies, we can...

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Statutory Grandfathering for Leases – Legislative Update

If your homeowners association is planning an amendment to restrict or cap rentals in the community, we recommend you complete that amendment project by the end of this year because there is a new law that goes into effect on January 1, 2021 that grants statutory grandfathering. The new law is Senate Bill 442, which amends one of the statutes within the Georgia Property Owners’ Association Act (the “POA Act”) at Code Section 44-3-226.  The new law, which again goes into effect on...

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Community Matters – Summer 2020 – Legislative Update

This special edition features an article with information regarding a new law that offers protections to community associations from COVID-19 litigation (by Daniel Melchi), and an article discussing leasing despite covenant limitations (also by Daniel Melchi). Community Matters is published on our website on a quarterly basis, and if you would like hard copies, we can make those available for you as well.  Thank you! Download Community...

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2020 Board Boot Camp – COVID Edition

Log-on and join us for the 2020 Board Boot Camp Webinar, a complimentary community association seminar on Saturday, August 15th, 2020 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. In this course, attendees will discuss how the COVID-19 crisis has impacted homeowner, townhome, and condominium associations in Georgia. Attendees will evaluate strategies for managing general operations and collection of assessments in short-term and long-term crisis situations. Registration via Zoom is required to attend. This is a...

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