Georgia Property Owners’ Association Act
The Georgia Property Owners’ Association Act (POA) is a Georgia law adopted in 1994, specifically for homeowner associations. Lazega & Johanson attorneys lead the drafting and adoption of the POA. For more details, read our L&J Quick Facts article.
Read MoreAssociation Membership Meetings
Procedures for calling and conducting association membership meetings are governed by an association’s bylaws. For more information on the types of meetings, sending out a meeting notice, calling a quorum and more, read our L&J Quick Facts article.
Read MoreLeasing
This L&J Quick Facts article answers questions about common leasing problems and how community associations should address them.
Read MoreRight to Repair Act
The Right to Repair Act restricts the rights of associations to sue for a construction or design defect related to residential dwellings.
Read MoreEnforcement of Covenants
Who can enforce covenants and how can they be enforced? We answer these questions and provide a comparison chart in this article.
Read MoreCovenant Enforcement: The Lawsuit
This L&J Quick Facts article breaks down the covenant enforcement lawsuit process, including what to do before filing suit.
Read MoreCovenant Enforcement: Common Defenses
This L&J Quick Facts article spells out the common defenses used against covenant enforcement and what to do to protect your association.
Read MoreOfficers and Their Roles
Learn more about officer positions and their roles on community association boards in this L&J Quick Facts article.
Read MoreAssociation Foreclosures
Our L&J Quick Facts article on association foreclosures includes a flowchart explaining the process and provides the need-to-know basics.
Read MoreBankruptcy
Our L&J Quick Fact article breaks down the information community associations need to know about bankruptcy.
Read MoreCondominium Property Insurance
This L&J Quick Fact article explains the basics of condominium property insurance including what is required by owners and the association.
Read MoreContracts
This L&J Quick Facts article breaks down the basics about contracts and the terms community associations should include.
Read MoreFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Approval for Condominiums
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is routinely implementing new approval processes and requirements for FHA loans in condominiums.
Read MoreIndependent Contractor
What are the benefits of hiring an independent contractor vs. an employee? This L&J Quick Facts article helps associations make the choice.
Read MoreAssociation Reserves
Funding association reserves over time spreads out the expense of repairing or replacing capital items, spreading the costs among owners who use those items.
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