House Flipping and Potential Legal Pitfalls

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Jun 6, 2020

Real estate flipping can be profitable but carries risks and requires you to navigate FHA re-selling restrictions, mortgage loan disclosures, and title requirements. Mortgage fraud schemes can also inflate property values while title issues can make ownership unclear.

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Understanding a Georgia Quiet Title Action

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Jun 1, 2020

A quiet title action is a legal process used to resolve disputes or defects in property ownership, such as unclear boundaries, unresolved liens, or conflicting claims, resulting in a clear title and uncontested ownership. A primary benefit of pursuing a quiet title action is to prevent future challenges to ownership of a property.

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Georgia SBA Disaster Relief in the Wake of COVID-19

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Mar 20, 2020

In response to COVID-19 shutdowns, the SBA is offering Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to Georgia small businesses at 3.75% interest with terms up to 30 years. The loans are aimed at helping businesses stay afloat during the economic crisis caused by the pandemic.

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COVID-19 and Force Majeure Clauses

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Mar 19, 2020

When contracts disputes arise because of unforeseen events caused by COVID-19, a party may rely on a force majeure clause or the doctrine of frustration. A force majeure clause limits damages if an event outside the control of a party prevents performance, while the doctrine of frustration excuses performance if an event radically alters the contract’s purpose.

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Georgia Supreme Court Issues Statewide Judicial Emergency

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Mar 16, 2020

The Georgia Supreme Court declared a statewide judicial emergency, suspending non-essential court functions until April 14, 2020, due to COVID-19. Essential functions, which will continue, include things such as criminal hearings, protective orders, and mental health commitment hearings. In addition, deadlines for statutes of limitations and time-sensitive proceedings are also suspended as part of the Court’s Order.

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