Pet waste in common areas is an unfortunate and recurring issue in many communities. One would assume and expect that neighbors would extend the common courtesy of cleaning up after their dogs. However, as we have all experienced firsthand (or firstfoot), some residents apparently feel that they have no such obligation. This is not only … Read More
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An Easier Path to Adopting the POAA
The Georgia Property Owners Association Act (the “POAA”) was adopted by the Georgia Legislature in 1994. The POAA is an elective statute, which means that a community of townhomes or single family homes can decide whether or not it wishes to become subject to its provisions. In contrast, the Georgia Condominium Act is a mandatory … Read More
Short Term Vacation Rentals: A Second (or Third) Look
With spring and summer vacation season upon us it may be worth taking a second or even a third look at short term vacation rentals in your community. Online services such as Airbnb and VRBO are growing in popularity. These services allow property owners to list their properties for rental on a short term basis … Read More
Winter, Capriola and Coleman Selected to 2015 Super Lawyers
WCZ partners Steven M. Winter and Richard J. Capriola and Senior Associate Eric Coleman have been selected to the 2015 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. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters … Read More
Flood Insurance Alert!!!
In light of the historic floods that have occurred in recent years, it is important for all property owners and condominium associations to determine whether they are required to obtain, and if they have obtained, sufficient flood insurance for their property. Flood insurance is provided through the National Flood Insurance Program (“NFIP”), which was established … Read More
Condominium Wave On The Way
Coming Soon: A Wave of Condominium Conversions During the Great Recession and its immediate aftermath, the construction of both apartment buildings and condominiums came to a virtual standstill. With the economy now on the mend, cranes once again dot the skyline of Atlanta. Most of the new multifamily residential buildings currently under construction are being … Read More
WCZ Participates in the 3rd Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy Drive Benefitting Atlanta Community Food Bank
WCZ is proud to announce its participation in the 3rd Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy Drive Benefitting Atlanta Community Food Bank. This is the third consecutive year that the State Bar of Georgia in collaboration with The Georgia Food Bank Association has held this great event benefitting a worthy cause. The food drive is a friendly … Read More
The Leasing Round Around
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
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