HOA & COA Lawyers in Atlanta, Marietta, Smyrna, Woodstock, Kennesaw, Cobb & Sandy Springs- 678-882-0830

Thrift McLemore has experience in the complex, local, state and federal laws that govern Georgia homeowner associations (HOA) and condominium owners associations (COA). Our attorneys work with these associations to assure that they operate in accordance with all applicable laws and their individual governing documents. Focus on compliance includes assure that HOAs and COAs enforce the requirement that each property owner meets their financial obligations.

Experienced in HOA & COA, our attorneys provide counsel and legal representation on several issues, including but not limited to:

Covenant Drafting
Covenant Enforcement
Amendment and Revision of Governing Documents
Election Disputes and Recall Petitions
Debt Collections
Litigation against the parcel or unit owners, the developer, contractor or vendors
Arbitration and Mediation
Legal Opinions and Interpretation of Governing Documents or Georgia Law
Representation if the HOA or COA is the subject of a lawsuit

Our Aim

Our aim is to assure that our HOA and COA clients confidently operate in compliance with all regulatory requirements. We also provide efficient responses and effective resolutions to issues that may arise during the course of your HOA and COA business processes.

Other real estate services include:

Property Foreclosures
Evictions
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
Deed Drafting
Title Claims and Defects
Quiet Title Actions

Blog Posts about HOA & COA

Understanding The Responsibilities of a Homeowner’s Association in Georgia
By Craig Thrift |
Sep 20, 2021
In Georgia, maintenance responsibilities in homeowner’s and condominium associations may be governed by the Georgia Property Owners’ Association Act and the Georgia Condominium Act as well as on the terms of the community’s governing documents. Determining liability for repairs is typically fact-specific, requiring a review of the applicable laws and documents.
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What The End of the Eviction Ban Means for Georgia Landlords & Renters
By Craig Thrift |
Dec 18, 2020
As COVID-19 protections end, Georgia renters may face eviction for nonpayment starting January 1, 2021. The eviction process begins with a demand from the landlord, followed by a summons and the potential for a trial. If the landlord wins at trial, an eviction order is issued; however, a renter may avoid eviction by paying back rent and costs within seven days.
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COVID-19 and the Moratorium on Dispossessory Actions
By Craig Thrift |
Jul 4, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic led to federal and local moratoriums on evictions, primarily through the CARES Act which protected tenants in federally backed housing until August 25, 2020. Landlords facing financial hardship because of the moratoriums received relief through PPP loans and mortgage forbearance options.
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