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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Winter Capriola Zenner secured a successful jury verdict on behalf of a condominium Association client in a contested litigation matter involving the enforcement of governing documents and the collection of fines. Beth F. Taylor, partner at Winter Capriola Zenner, obtained the jury verdict in favor of the Association on all claims and counterclaims asserted in … Read More
Winter Capriola Zenner is a 2026 Precious Metal Platinum Business Partner Sponsor of the Community Associations Institute (CAI) Georgia Chapter, an organization that plays a central role in education, legislative advocacy, and professional collaboration for community associations across the state. The firm’s sponsorship reflects a longstanding commitment to supporting the community association industry and staying … Read More
