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What do community association attorneys do?

Community association attorneys provide specialized legal counsel to homeowners associations and condominium associations on governing documents, covenant enforcement, collections, governance compliance, contract review, dispute resolution, and other association issues; they also help boards ensure compliance with applicable federal laws and Georgia laws such as the Property Owners’ Association Act, the Georgia Condominium Act, and the Georgia Nonprofit Corporations Code.

How does NowackHoward differ from other law firms?

NowackHoward focuses exclusively on community association law in Georgia, offering specialized counsel that general practice firms cannot match, with attorneys recognized locally and nationally for leadership in HOA and condominium law and extensive experience in governance, collections, litigation, and compliance for Georgia community associations.

How do I find an HOA attorney?

To find an HOA attorney, look for a firm that specializes in community association law with experience in your state; a good starting point is the Community Associations Institute (CAI) College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL) Fellows list, and you can also seek attorneys who are active members of CAI.

How much does a community association lawyer cost?

Community association lawyers typically bill by hourly rate or project fee, with litigation costs varying by case complexity and duration; firms that practice community association law exclusively may offer annual retainer arrangements for ongoing access.

Who pays attorney fees in an HOA dispute?

In Georgia, each party generally pays its own attorney fees unless a contract or statute provides otherwise; for HOAs and condominium associations, governing documents and applicable Georgia laws often allow recovery of collection costs, including attorneys’ fees for past-due assessments, and some governing documents allow recovery of attorney fees when the association prevails in covenant enforcement lawsuits.