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Amy H. Bray, Esq.

Amy H. Bray

Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C.
1505 Lakes Parkway, Suite 100
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043
Tel: (770) 822-0900

Amy Bray is part of the Commercial Real Estate and Banking Group of Andersen, Tate & Carr. Ms. Bray focuses her practice on community association law, specifically drafting the governing documents for homeowners associations, condominium associations, and commercial associations, including mixed use, "green", and age-restricted community documents. Ms. Bray has extensive experience in negotiating and resolving complex covenant and easement issues in developments throughout the Country. She is trained mediator, and is able to bring this wealth of knowledge to the table in resolving association disputes.

In addition, she has experience with "green building" issues in both development and community association contexts, including the drafting of contracts for LEED Guideline certified buildings and developments.

In 2007 & 2009, Ms. Bray was named a Georgia Super Lawyer "Rising Star" by Law and Politics and Atlanta Magazine.

You can view her full bio at the firm's website.

Amy has contributed her expert opinion and experience to the HOAleader.com articles below.

Recalls, Part II: If You Must Do a Recall Vote, Read This First
August 2009
In November 2008, a California appellate court held invalid an association's requirement that director recalls required a 60 percent supermajority of the association's total voting power. Here's what you need to know about that case even if your association isn't in located in California, along with tips on how to properly conduct a recall vote. If you're a board member who has gotten wind of a potential recall effort in your community, you'll find advice for you too. . . . keep reading

How Should Your HOA Deal With Developers' Improper Promises? Discussion Forum Follow-Up
August 2009
A frequent thread on the HOAleader.com discussion forum deals with the all-too-common problem of associations that are left holding the bag after developers have bent the rules by making promises that violate the association's governing documents. Developers tell potential buyers they'll make an exception to association rules to close a deal. Then, after the developer turns the property over to an independent board, the new board is left trying to explain why some owners can break the rules while other owners have to follow those same rules. What can be done? . . . keep reading

HOA Elections: 6 Mistakes to Avoid with your Condo or Homeowners Association Elections
August 2009
It's very easy to invalidate an election by not following every rule to a T. Keep an eye out for these common mistakes condo and homeowners associations make when conducting elections. . . . keep reading

HOA Board Recalls: How You Can Win Without Resorting to a Recall
August 21, 2009
If you have the right language in your condo or homeowners association governing documents, you may be able to remove problematic board members quickly and easily--without a recall fight. . . . keep reading

HOA Board Recalls, Part I: Heading Off a Recall Vote
August 2009
Are there rumblings about a recall vote at your condo or homeowners association? Before you launch the painful and contentious process of recalling a board member, remember that you may not have to go through the entire recall process to get what you want. In the first of a two-part series dealing with recall votes, we discuss how associations can avoid recall votes. . . . keep reading

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