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
Kelsey Grodzicki, Managing Partner at Winter Capriola Zenner, has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia for the 2026-2027 term. In his committee leadership role, Kelsey Grodzicki brings more than a decade of practical, applied experience to the Section and its members, drawing from … 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
Business partnerships are built on trust, shared goals, and the expectation that each partner will act in the best interests of the business. When one partner diverts company opportunities, misuses business assets, conceals financial information, or places personal interests ahead of the company, the consequences can be significant. These disputes often lead to financial losses, … Read More
Bankruptcy can provide critical financial relief, but it does not eliminate all obligations. Allegations of fraud, misrepresentation, or fiduciary misconduct can transform a bankruptcy case into a complex legal dispute with long-term financial consequences for both creditors and debtors. These disputes frequently arise in failed business ventures, real estate transactions, financing arrangements, and other commercial … 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
