Very few property management companies can claim that its founder, Christina Fabian, is an attorney that is available to answer legal questions and assist in the legal matters of its clients. This added benefit makes us unique in our ability to make this part of the package that we deliver to your association.
While we are a property management company and not a law firm, The Fabian Law Firm is on hand to assist clients in their legal needs. The issues that we typically encounter involve collections, liens, illegal use and/or occupancy, title transfers, contract disputes, CC&R interpretations, CC&R amendments, insurance claims, just to name a few.
Collections / Liens
Our In House Attorney regularly handles actions against individuals that are chronically delinquent in paying their dues. If the Covenants allow, the fees for these services are added to the outstanding amounts due by the delinquent homeowner. This, obviously, saves the HOA money.
Illegal Use / Occupancy
Illegal Use, overuse or improper occupancy of the individual units/homes is a general problem that is of concern among all HOAs. This dilemma can cause the deterioration of the development as a whole if corrective action is not immediately taken and addressed appropriately. We pride ourselves on using our In House Attorney to curb the illegal use and/or occupancy by way of bringing swift correction actions and eviction if necessary, on behalf of the HOA.
Title Transfers
Real estate law firms typically require closing letters from HOAs when handling property transfers. We will handle these requests thereby relieving the Board from having to take the time to generate these letters and be concerned with the accuracies in them. We will also update the directory information for the new owners and supply the welcoming committee of your neighborhood with the new owner’s information.
Contract Disputes
At times, contract disputes arise between contractors and the HOA. Having an attorney on board greatly assists the HOA in determining the legalities involved and the ways in which a quick resolution can be obtained. Our staff has always been able to handle disputes through mediation but our in house legal counsel is prepared to be in court on behalf when necessary.
Boundary Line Disputes
Unfortunately, boundary line disputes sometimes arise between property owners. Our In House Counsel will gladly mediate such disputes should the parties involved so desire. This saves the Board members from having to get involved with conflicts between homeowners. Having an objective third party handling these issues prevents hard feelings between neighbors.
Insurance Claims
Very often, insurance companies advise their customers to obtain their own legal counsel, separate from the insurance company’s attorneys, to represent the HOA’s interests and not the insurance company’s interests relating to a particular claim. Our In House Counsel is available and is more than capable to handle such situations.
Contact us
101 Pilgrim Village Drive #200
Cumming, GA 30040
Office: 678.510.3112