I live in condo and fell behind on assoc fees.. was notified by assoc attorney there was a lawyer fee for non payment...

The likelihood is that you got an initial letter from the attorney back in August. To answer your question, you need to look at the initial letter...

While most practitioners tell their clients that posting a list of delinquencies is not a good idea, a number of associations are doing so. There...

Is it true that, in 2010, a GA homeowner who votes against HOA doesn't have to abide by it if it passes?

It appears that what you have heard is an exaggeration of a case I won recently in the Georgia Court of Appeals. In my recent case the Court held...

Can a HOA raise dues immediatialy after the buyer closes without sending notice to the homeowner?

An HOA generally can raise dues, if necessary, on an annual basis, although there are cases where it is permissible to raise dues more frequently. ...

I am behind on my HOA fees which include $120 in late fees.Should I talk to the Atty for HOA about waiving late fees?

Your question has a practical answer, not a legal one. The HOA is entitled to collect its late charges with its assessments, as well as attorneys'...

My condo was flooded by another condo and the association won't handle it.

You might want to consider being a bit more aggressive with your association. While you can't easily force the assocaition to take action if they...

If you are in a condominium where the association pays the water bill with your dues, the Georgia Condominium Act allows the association to cut...

Homeowners associations

The circumstances affect the answer. If there is an association meeting scheduled, the association is required to have a voting list of who is...

Do homeowners have the legal rights to make a request to have copies of contracts and invoices

Assuming the association is incorporated under the Georgia Non-profit Corporations Code, the normal circumstance, the law provides a procedure for...

If a special assessment is levied to homeowners, can the funds from that assmt be used for any other purpose?

It can be legal for an association to retain funds from a special assessment for other future purposes. It all depends on the terms under which...