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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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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We are pleased to announce that, as of today, remote closings through audio-visual electronic means are temporarily permissible in Georgia. This development has been made possible through the concerted and coordinate effort of leaders in the real estate industry, the Georgia Bar, and the governor. The Supreme Court of Georgia last week temporarily suspended the requirement that the closing attorney conducting a closing must be physically in the presence of the signing parties in the...
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