Community Association Law - Winter Capriola Zenner, LLC

What Should a Georgia Condo Association Do If It Discovers Major Construction Defects?

Community Association Law, Construction Law & Disputes

Discovering major construction defects can put a condominium association under financial, operational, and legal pressure. Water intrusion, failing balconies, cracked concrete, roof leaks, and building-envelope problems can threaten property values, damage individual units, and lead to significant repair costs. For condo boards in Georgia, determining what went wrong is only part of the challenge. The … Read More

Winter Capriola Zenner Wins Georgia Court of Appeals Case for River Club Community Association

Case Results, Commercial & Civil Litigation, Community Association Law, News & Articles, WCZ Attorneys

Winter Capriola Zenner won an important Georgia Court of Appeals case on behalf of The River Club Community Association, Inc. in a dispute with Escalante River Club, LLC. In a unanimous decision issued October 2, 2026, the Court of Appeals reversed the trial court’s decision and ruled that the dispute should proceed through arbitration. Richard … Read More

Atlanta Real Estate Law Firm Resolves GDOT Condemnation Case

Case Results, Community Association Law, Real Estate

Winter Capriola Zenner successfully resolved a Georgia Department of Transportation condemnation case in Fulton County, representing a Johns Creek condominium association. Joshua F. Jones, partner at the firm, represented the association, working to secure not only increased compensation but also important protections tied to the association’s restoration of the condominium’s common elements following the condemnation. … Read More

Four WCZ Attorneys Named to 2027 Super Lawyers Lists

Awards & Recognition, Commercial & Civil Litigation, Community Association Law, Construction Law & Disputes, Real Estate, Resort and Land Development, WCZ Attorneys

Congratulations to the Winter Capriola Zenner attorneys who have been recognized on the 2027 Super Lawyers® and Super Lawyers Rising Stars® Lists, reflecting the firm’s depth of experience and continued leadership across a range of legal disciplines. The attorneys recognized this year represent WCZ’s construction, real estate, commercial litigation, and community association practices. 2027 Super … Read More

Can Your Community Association Prohibit Airbnb and Other Short-Term Rentals?

Community Association Law

Short-term rental platforms like Airbnb and VRBO have created new challenges for condominium and homeowners associations. While these services offer owners an opportunity to generate rental income, they can also create concerns about security, increased traffic, and preserving the residential character of a community. One of the most common questions boards receive is: Can an … Read More

Can Your Association Be Liable for Criminal Activity in the Community?

Community Association Law

Most board members assume that if a crime occurs within the community, responsibility rests solely with the person who committed the act. While that is often true, there are circumstances where a property owner or community association may face liability for injuries caused by third-party criminal activity. Understanding when this risk arises can help boards … Read More

Georgia Property Owners’ Bill of Rights Act: What Georgia HOAs Need to Know

Community Association Law, News & Articles

The Georgia Property Owners’ Bill of Rights Act (SB 406) introduces significant new requirements for homeowners associations (HOAs), condominium associations, and property owners’ associations throughout Georgia. Beginning in 2027 (save for one provision discussed further below), community associations will face new registration obligations, expanded record retention requirements, additional owner rights, changes to collections procedures, and … Read More

When Must the Association Intervene in a Neighbor-to-Neighbor Dispute?

Commercial & Civil Litigation, Community Association Law

Board members and managers are frequently asked to intervene in disputes between neighbors. The challenge is determining when the association has a legal obligation to act and when the matter is better left to the owners involved. The answer begins with first defining what constitutes a neighbor-to-neighbor dispute. Neighbor-to-neighbor disputes generally include issues such as … Read More

Understanding Georgia Boundary Line Disputes

Community Association Law, Construction Law & Disputes, Real Estate, Resort and Land Development

Boundary line disputes in Georgia can present significant legal and financial challenges for property owners, developers, and construction professionals. What may begin as a disagreement over a fence, driveway, road, or grading line can escalate into a dispute affecting ownership rights, construction timelines, financing, and development plans. For commercial property owners and land developers, boundary … Read More

Joshua Jones Closes Two Atlanta Beltline Real Estate Transactions

Case Results, Community Association Law, Real Estate, WCZ Attorneys

Winter Capriola Zenner closed two real estate transactions involving the Atlanta Beltline, representing a Midtown Atlanta master association and a townhome association in connection with planned upgrades to the Atlanta Beltline trail system. Joshua F. Jones, partner, served as counsel to the associations, working closely with boards and property managers to negotiate both temporary and … Read More