Community Matters – Summer 2024
The Summer 2024 edition features an article delving into the significant mail delivery delays experienced by residents in the metro Atlanta area, attributing them to changes within the United States Postal Service (USPS) and closures of local processing centers. These delays, prompting congressional inquiries, pose challenges for community associations reliant on timely mailings, particularly concerning legal notices and assessments. The piece offers insights on managing these delays, including adjusting mailing practices and exploring alternative payment methods, to mitigate potential legal and operational repercussions for community associations. (by Harrison J. Woodworth, Esq.). An article exploring the intricacies of seeking injunctive relief in cases of violations of governing documents within community associations. It highlights a recent legislative amendment in Georgia that empowers associations to pursue injunctive relief without exhausting other remedies, overturning a previous court ruling. The piece emphasizes the importance of carefully considering the appropriateness of self-help versus seeking injunctive relief in addressing violations, weighing various factors and potential impacts on the community. (by Brendan R. Hunter, Esq.). 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!