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- ‘I’ve met my obligation’: Woman wants answers after HOA added 10 years onto timeshare (GA) February 12, 2025Even though she never signed anything new or agreed to any extension, the timeshare’s HOA voted last year to extend timeshare agreements by 10 years. — A metro Atlanta woman says she thought after 29 years she was finally out of her timeshare contract, but then it was re-upped for another 10 years without her consent. Read the article…………………………….
- Fire breaks out at Roswell condominium, townhome complex (GA) February 11, 2025The fire broke out at Martin’s Landing in Roswell on Monday evening. So far, officials say there have been no reported injuries. Read the article…………………………….
- Controversial 911 tower nearing completion in The Orchard (GA) February 7, 2025A controversial 911 tower built on property in the Orchard subdivision is nearing completion. According to Habersham County Radio System Administrator Tom Priddy, the civil work is nearly complete with just a few minor clean-up items still remaining. “The tower is not currently operational,” he said. “The antennas and microwave dishes should be installed within the next six weeks hopefully.” Read the article…………………………….
- Savannah woman sues Chapel Park at Berwick HOA (GA) February 5, 2025One Savannah resident is now suing her homeowner association after she said they abused their power by issuing unlawful fines. Whitney Anderson lives in Chapel Park at Berwick. She’s suing her homeowner association for $135,000 for giving out fines that she says go against HOA bylaws. Read the article…………………………….
- City of Atlanta Code Enforcement debates how to handle HOA violations (GA) January 31, 2025Video of Code Enforcement meeting Watch the video………………………….
- Georgia lawmakers push for greater oversight of HOA practices January 29, 2025A bill calling for more accountability from homeowners associations has been introduced in the House. Read the article…………………………….Rep. Sandra Scott, D- Rex, along with two other representatives, introduced House Bill 62, the Georgia HOA Accountability and Community Empowerment Act, on Jan. 15. It has been assigned to the House Governmental Affairs Committee and has had a second reading. Reps. Viola Davis, D-Stone Mountain, and Kim Schofield, D-Atlanta, are co-sponsoring the bill, which covers homeowners associations (HOAs), condominium associations and property ...
- HOA legislation filed in the state house (GA) January 24, 2025While Georgia State Sen. Matt Brass and his subcommittee investigating homeowner’s associations mull over what they learned in their hearings, some Georgia representatives are taking action. Read the article…………………………….
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- One-Story or Two-Stories? HOA Covenants’ Impact on Building StructuresIn 2015, a home in North Attleborough Preserve, a subdivision of 40 two-story, colonial style houses, burned down catastrophically and had to be rebuilt. Stephen Sarcia bought a Lot, which happened to be the largest in the community and where the homesite was set back from the road making it less visible than other homes. Due to financial constraints, Mr. Sarcia desired to build a one-story house despite all the other homes in the community being two-story homes. Read the ...
- FinCEN Announces Corporate Transparency Act Requirements Remain PausedIn the continued evolving developments of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), on January 23, 2025, the United States Supreme Court granted the government’s motion to stay a nationwide injunction halting enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. v. McHenry—formerly, Texas Top Cop Shop v. Garland. However, a separate nationwide order issued by a different federal judge in Texas, in the case of Smith v. U.S. Department of the Treasury, still remains in place. Read the ...
- Examining Granville Tower Condominium Association v. Escobar (IL) – A Cautionary Tale on HOA Special AssessmentsIn 2010, the Granville Tower Condominium Association passed an HOA special assessment of $4 million to be collected from the owners immediately or over the next 13 years. Monthly, each owner paid off their part of the assessment, which was proportional to their ownership. Ana Cruz defaulted on her payments to the special assessment and the association successfully sued Ms. Cruz in 2013 for the amount of monthly payments that were past due. The association then foreclosed on her property ...
- Are Chickens Pets? Homeowners Association Pet Restrictions Brought to Legal Battle over Poultry in Sleepy Hollow Subdivision (GA)A member of Sleepy Hollow Subdivision kept four chickens in their backyard. A neighbor complained saying having poultry violated the covenants. Are the chickens poultry or are they pets? Read the article…………………………….
- Do I Have a Good HOA Case? (GA)Many homeowners who contact our firm have expectations or assumptions that are inconsistent with how we assist with HOA concerns. For instance, a common perspective is “I just want to know if I have a case,” and this is often coupled with the desire for a quick response before entering into a fee agreement with the firm. In such an instance, a person may feel that the firm should be paid only for services rendered after taking on what is ...
- Holding Homeowners Accountable: A Landmark Case on HOA Architectural Standards and Board Authority (GA)A homeowner in St. Charles Homeowners Association, which was submitted to the Property Owners Association Act (POAA), began building an above- ground pool on their property. However, the HOA’s declaration prohibited above ground pools and required any in-ground pools to be made of a specific material. The homeowner did not seek approval from the board to build the pool and ignored violation letters warning of the imposition of fines. Read the article…………………………….
- How to Switch Your HOA’s Governing Models (GA)We have had several conversations with our community manager and others suggesting we change from an HOA to a POA. What is the process? What are the benefits and disadvantages? Read the Q&A………………………………..
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