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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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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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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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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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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