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FMG Successfully Utilizing Anti-SLAPP Laws to Obtain Dismissals in HOA Cases Nationwide

3/3/25

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP attorneys across the country have successfully utilized Anti-SLAPP statutes in their respective states to obtain dismissals of lawsuits against Homeowners Associations (HOAs) and their individual board members. Anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) statutes are designed to protect individuals and entities from lawsuits that aim to silence free speech or discourage public participation in community matters. These laws are particularly relevant for HOAs, where residents often engage in discussions about community standards, governance, and policies.

From California to Georgia, our Homeowners Associations (HOA) national Interdisciplinary Team has secured victories that reinforce the rights of HOA board members to ensure that community governance remains robust and responsive to the needs of all residents.

Click below to read our latest article by FMG’s Martin Schexnayder and Anne Carrie Swoope which breaks down some examples of cases in which our FMG attorneys have utilized Anti-SLAPP statutes to obtain dismissals of cases against HOAs.

Click here to read the full article.