by Michael Leavey | Oct 15, 2014 | Covenant Enforcement
Community storm water systems are a big deal these days. Counties and municipalities typically require, as a condition of zoning for new planned developments, that storm water detention ponds or other facilities be part of the common property owned and maintained by...
by Michael Leavey | Apr 15, 2014 | Guidance for Boards
With the onset of summer, communities around Georgia are readying their recreational amenity areas for a new season. In addition to regular use by association members, many communities allow non-members to use the recreational facilities by virtue of hosting swimming...
by Michael Leavey | Jul 15, 2013 | General Community Association Topics
Many prospective purchasers and homeowners seek out home financing insured by the Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) in order to purchase or refinance condominium units. In general, these loans have less stringent income requirements than solely...
by Michael Leavey | Apr 15, 2013 | General Community Association Topics
More and more frequently our office has been told by an owner in response to a demand for payment of their annual or special assessments or to enforce their community’s use restrictions that: “I don’t own that home anymore, I sold it under a lease-purchase agreement.”...
by Michael Leavey | Jul 15, 2012 | General Community Association Topics
As the end of the year approaches, many community associations prepare for annual meetings, holiday parties and similar gatherings that often include sharing food and drink. These get-togethers can be good forums for thanking community volunteers, meeting neighbors,...
