NowackHoward LLC

At NowackHoward, we are committed to keeping our clients and communities informed on legislation that directly impacts how associations operate.

Our Managing Partner, Julie Howard, recently shared insight with Law360 on several proposed Georgia HOA reform bills—SB 406, HB 1035, HB 1221, among others—that could significantly reshape community associations across the state.

These bills have the potential to increase costs, weaken local governance, and shift financial burdens onto responsible homeowners.

We encourage board members and community leaders to stay informed and engaged as these proposals continue to develop.

🔗Read the full article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ga-hoa-reform-bills-risk-undermining-local-governance-mcghee-howard-ct3be

Thank you to all who attended the State Bar of Georgia Non-Profit Section CLE covering topics on Ethics, Rule of Law, and the Georgia Non-Profit Code.

Special thanks to our outstanding speakers for sharing their expertise!

Margaret Brown Scullin, Rick McMurtry, Rachel Spears, Erica Svoboda, Sheffield Hale, Kristine Morain, Brad Slutsky, Amy S. Dosik, Joel Neuman, Thomas Richey, Mindy Simon, Bernadett Rosszer Figueroa,

Huge shoutout to Executive Committee members Karen Bemis and Kelly Bray for all their help organizing this event.

We were proud to be one of the sponsors of the 2026 Sandy Springs Bar Association Judges’ Appreciation Luncheon this week!
 
This annual event is always a highlight— honoring judges from our State appellate courts and metro-Atlanta trial courts. We are grateful for the opportunity to personally thank our judges and their staff for the invaluable work they do protecting our most fundamental rights and their hard work and dedication to our justice system.

⚠️URGENT NEWS

House Bill 1035 (HB 1035) is currently advancing through the state legislature and, if enacted, would represent a major shift in how condominium and homeowner associations operate in Georgia.

The bill would eliminate an association’s ability to foreclose on a unit or lot for unpaid assessments—thereby removing what has historically been the most effective enforcement tool for collecting delinquent assessments, even though utilized only in extreme cases.

Take Action Today! Your voice can make a difference.

1. Contact Your Legislators and Join the Campaign: Both links are below:

🔗https://bit.ly/3P1j5E8
🔗https://bit.ly/4lcGazD

2. Personalize Your Message: Share your perspective as a homeowner, board member, or community manager.

3. Spread Awareness: Share this information with your professional and personal networks.

We remain closely engaged in legislative developments affecting community associations and will continue to keep our clients informed.

Thank you for your support!

We are proud to announce that Julie Howard, George Nowack, and Jason LoMonaco have been named 2026 Georgia Super Lawyers! Super Lawyers recognizes the top attorneys nationwide, across a variety of practice areas and firm sizes, using a patented process of independent research and peer input.

We are honored for our partners to be recognized in this way reflecting their longstanding dedication and exceptional service to the real estate and community association industries. Their leadership, experience, and commitment to excellence continue to set the standard in the field. You can read more in the 2026 Georgia Super Lawyers magazine using the link below:

🔗https://digital.superlawyers.com/v/Georgia-2026?page=114