Commercial Lease Pitfalls for Property Owners

Commercial & Civil Litigation, Community Association Law, Construction Law & Disputes, Real Estate

Leasing is one of the most important components of long-term business strategy for commercial property owners, whether the owner is a developer, community association, or investor. A well-crafted lease can provide stable revenue and predictable operations for years while helping you avoid costly disputes, unexpected liabilities, and financial exposure that could disrupt business plans or … Read More

Georgia HOA Law Basics for HOA, POA, and Condo Boards

Community Association Law

Community associations in Georgia, including homeowner associations, property owners’ associations, and condominium associations, operate within a complex legal and regulatory environment. Board members are responsible for managing budgets, enforcing covenants, overseeing maintenance of common areas, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. Missteps in governance or misunderstanding the differences between HOA, POA, and condo … Read More

Joshua Jones Assists Community Association in Securing Loan

Case Results, Community Association Law, News & Articles, WCZ Attorneys

Winter Capriola Zenner Senior Associate Joshua F. Jones assisted a townhome community association in securing a $1.25 million loan to fund a critical exterior restoration project. The financing will support long-term property preservation while allowing the association to move forward with necessary repairs in a structured and financially sound manner. As legal counsel to the … Read More

Beth Taylor Testifies on Georgia Community Association Bills

Community Association Law, News & Articles, WCZ Attorneys

Beth F. Taylor, partner at Winter Capriola Zenner, provided legislative testimony during the Georgia Senate hearings on January 31, 2025, addressing proposed Senate Bills 107 and 108. These bills sought to change lien rights and judicial foreclosure procedures for community associations in Georgia, which would have introduced more complex and costly litigation processes for associations … Read More