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Should I Challenge an Assessment of my Property?

A property assessment provides an approximation of the value of your property in order to estimate property taxes. This is known as an “appraised value.” The County Assessor is typically responsible for conducting the assessment. Unlike an appraisal, which is…

Georgia’s Eviction Notice Procedures

Eviction

Georgia law authorizes landlords to evict a tenant for failure to pay rent in a timely manner. Before an eviction lawsuit is initiated, the landlord must provide notice to the tenant that rent is due and the tenant must fail…

Advantages of Opting in to the Georgia Property Owner’s Association Act

HOA

The Georgia Property Owners’ Association Act (Act) was passed in 1994 to codify certain provisions for governing the association including collecting assessments, voting, notice of meetings, and the powers of the association. Every homeowner’s association (HOA) is required to pass an amendment…

What Can HOA Members do When Owners Fail to Pay Dues?

HOA

Members of a homeowner’s association (HOA) generally assume that fellow member will pay their dues and assessments. HOA dues are collected for the purpose of managing the development and repairing common areas. If the HOA fails to collect adequate dues,…

Balancing Interests in a Nuisance Claim

Real Estate Law

A landowner enjoys specific rights granted by law with respect to his land. Namely, a landowner is entitled to use and enjoy his land in comfort and convenience free from the interference of any other individuals. A private nuisance occurs when there…

What Disclosures Must a Residential Landlord Make to Tenants?

Real Estate Law

Residential landlords must make certain disclosures to tenants. These disclosures are generally written in the lease. If a landlord fails to make required disclosures, he can incur fees and potential legal ramifications for violations of state and federal law. Certain…

Including Roommates on Your Lease

Lease

If you decide midway through your lease that you would like to add a roommate or co-tenant, it is important to understand your rights and responsibilities in this new arrangement. You will need to get the landlord’s approval to add another…

Choosing Among Mortgages When Purchasing a Home

Mortgage

In the midst of the real estate bubble, potential homeowners were offered a wide variety of mortgage structures to finance the purchase of their homes. Borrowers often could put down little to no money and finance the entire cost of…

What Does My Home Insurance Policy Cover?

Real Estate Law

Purchasing a home insurance policy may be confusing for first time home buyers. Home insurance policies provide broad coverage for an array of unexpected events that can arise in connection with your home. There are many types of policies depending on your…

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Real Estate Law

Should I Challenge an Assessment of my Property?

Georgia’s Eviction Notice Procedures

Advantages of Opting in to the Georgia Property Owner’s Association Act

What Can HOA Members do When Owners Fail to Pay Dues?

Balancing Interests in a Nuisance Claim

What Disclosures Must a Residential Landlord Make to Tenants?

Including Roommates on Your Lease

Choosing Among Mortgages When Purchasing a Home

What Does My Home Insurance Policy Cover?

Are Penalty Clauses in Real Estate Contracts Enforceable?

Tenant’s Right to Repair and Deduct

When Can You Get Rid of Private Mortgage Insurance?

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