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Service Animals and Support Animals in Homeowner Associations
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), service animals and other assistance animals (commonly referred to as “support animals”) are considered two different things. A service animal is defined as being a “dog that has been individually trained to do work...
Rental Restrictions and HOA’s
Rental properties can be the bane of your homeowner association’s existence. Whether the owner originally occupied the property and later moved on to a new primary residence, or the owner purchased the property intending to rent the property out, an absent owner...
Restrictive Covenant Prohibiting Rentals to College Students Upheld
Originally posted on March 12, 2016 by Ansley The SPUR at Williams Brice Owners Association, Inc. v. Lalla, No. 2013-001479. In this recent Court of Appeals ruling, the Court affirmed the lower court’s holding that a restrictive covenant prohibiting the lease of...
ADA Pool Regulation Upcoming Effective Date
Originally posted on January 16, 2013 by Ansley January 31, 2013 is the effective date for existing swimming pool owners to bring their pools into compliance with ADA regulations, including providing accessible means of entry and exit. What does this mean to Community...
FHA Condo Certification: Recent Changes Benefit Associations
Originally posted on October 29, 2012 by Ryan HUD released new condo certification policies effective September 13, 2012. These revised regulations benefit associations by loosening some of the more stringent requirements for condo certifications under FHA. Notable...
Liability for Wild Animals: Alligator Update
Originally posted on October 29, 2012 by Ryan The Georgia Supreme Court overruled the court of appeals decision holding a homeowners’ association liable for an alligator attack on a guest. Last November, I wrote an article explaining how this case may have come out in...