The effects of a difficult economy driven by a substantial downturn in the housing market and the rise of investor owned properties are making it challenging for many community associations to effectively enforce covenants prohibiting and/or restricting the leasing of property. These real estate investors include private individuals who wish to rent their property as … Read More
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Eric Coleman selected to 2014 Georgia Rising Stars list
WCZ attorney Eric B. Coleman has been selected to the 2014 Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. This is the second consecutive year Super Lawyers has honored Eric with this recognition. Super … Read More
Richard Capriola selected to 2014 Georgia Super Lawyers list
WCZ partner Richard J. Capriola has been selected to the 2014 Georgia Super Lawyers list. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. This is the third consecutive year Super Lawyers has honored Rich with this recognition. … Read More
Going Green to Save Gr$$n – LED Lighting
Six years ago when I first heard about legislation requiring the phase out of incandescent light bulbs and their replacement with new $40 light bulbs, I thought to myself; “this is crazy, who would pay $40 for a light bulb?” Thus began my journey into the world of “Green.” Lighting our buildings and homes consumes … Read More
2014 WCZ Community Association Program Update
Welcome to 2014!!! We take this opportunity to wish all of our clients and friends a happy and healthy New Year. As attorneys, we want to say thank you for entrusting us with your legal needs. We strive to ease the burdens our clients encounter and hope to make your lives easier by taking care … Read More
Millions In Debtors’ Assets Frozen by WCZ Attorneys After Uncovering Complicated Web of Fraudulent Transfers
Winter Capriola Zenner LLC (“WCZ”) attorneys Richard J. Capriola and Eric B. Coleman, on behalf of a Georgia community bank, successfully froze millions of dollars of a debtor’s assets, including bank accounts, investment accounts, business interests, and real estate, after uncovering a complicated web of fraudulent transfers. Superior Court Judge W. Kendall Wynne, Jr. entered … Read More
Tips for a Successful Turnover
Turnover, sometimes called transition, is the formal transfer of control of a community association from the developer to the owners. For many associations, turnover is a highly anticipated event because the owners finally have control of and responsibility for the day to day operations of the community. To ensure a smooth transition, there are some … Read More
Bankruptcy for Associations. It can happen, but should not.
Things are not looking good for your association. Your association is in such a dire economic crisis that it is unable to fulfill its financial obligations. Forget about landscaping, maintenance and operation of any amenities, and fees for management services. Your association is barely able to maintain association insurance and faces the imminent threat of … Read More
Entity Ownership and Leasing Restrictions
In the aftermath of the Great Recession, many community associations are faced with an increased number of units or lots owned by corporations, limited liability companies and other legal entities. Some of these entities are family trusts or limited liability companies established for estate purposes and owned and controlled by the people who reside on … Read More
Water Leaks in Your Condominium???
Maintenance and Insurance Issues Related to Water Leaks in Condominiums An upstairs Owner at a Condominium has a water leak in his Unit, which results in extensive water damage to multiple Units below. In such a situation, who is financially responsible for the repair and replacement of the property damage sustained at the Condominium? This … Read More