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.

Publications

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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Community Matters – COVID-19 Special Edition

This special edition features an article with information regarding the reopening of amenities and common areas (by David C. Boy), an article discussing collection of assessments during the time of COVID-19 (by Stephen A. Finamore). 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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COVID-19 Update: Reopening Amenities and Common Areas

On May 12, 2020., Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued the attached Executive Order entitled “Reviving a Healthy Georgia” (the “Order”) which includes requirements regarding the operation of community associations and their facilities.  The Order is effective from May 14, 2020 through May 31, 2020.  As associations look at potentially reopening amenities and common areas, including pools, it is essential that associations comply with this Order.  The Order provides that any person who...

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Community Matters – COVID-19 Special Edition

This special edition features an article about the recent “Stay at Home” order mandated by Governor Kemp, and whether or not common areas and amenities should remain open (by Cynthia C. Hodge), an article discussing collection of assessments during the time of COVID-19 (by Stephen A. Finamore), and an article about conducting association meetings and the option of virtual meetings (by Cynthia C. Hodge). Community Matters is published on our website on a quarterly basis, and if you would...

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Community Matters – Winter 2020

The Winter 2020 edition features an article about planning goals for your community (by Elina Brim), an article discussing accommodations for assistance animals (by Paschal Glavinos), and an article about collections during short sales (by Kyle Jones). 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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