Saint Simons Island, GA asked in Real Estate Law for Georgia

Q: I am looking for an attorney that will represent a homeowner that specializes in interpreting HOA Documents.

HOA documents are dated. The Developer turned this community over to the HOA in 2005. the documents say that a home must be completed in 12 months or less. That would be impossible to do in normal times and certainly now that we are dealing with so many delays. Also, HOA says no fences and they have allowed fences in the neighborhood. These are 10 acres lots. The current homeowner I am discussing owns 20 acres (2 lots) and is in the process of purchasing another 10 acres. He has built a seawall, fixed and floating dock. He has been clearing the lots to establish a maritime forest. His home plans are not complete. They have written him a letter to cease any further tree removal.

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Michael D. Birchmore
Michael D. Birchmore
Answered
  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: You should hustle now and sit down with an attorney who litigate real property (land) issues. You will not get a quick answer. First, the attorney is going to have to scour the county deed/land records before he/she will even know what is and isn't allowed. Don't wait. Run quickly to the attorney now. Then, be patient while the attorney accomplishes the requisite work.

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