Winta Mengisteab
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Practice Areas
Community Associations
Admissions
District of Columbia | Maryland | Virginia
Education
- B.S., with honors, Virginia Commonwealth University
- J.D., with honors, George Mason University School of Law
Experience
Winta has been practicing community association law exclusively for about 15 years. She has an active practice representing community associations throughout the DC, Maryland, and Virginia tri-state area.
As a community association’s attorney, Winta works with condominium and homeowners’ associations for all their various legal needs, including to:
- Draft rules and regulations and amend governing documents/condominium instruments
- Enforce covenants and restrictions
- Negotiate service contracts
- Transfer storm water management/maintenance facility responsibilities
- Draft easement agreements
- Defend lawsuits/complaints against the association (ex. for disputed contracts or complaints submitted to various local agencies)
- Negotiate condemnation/eminent domain matters
- Obtain FHA pre-approval
- Train board members on matters of association governance
- Customize effective procedures for the collection of unpaid condominium fees and association assessments
Winta is dedicated to the field of community association law, she frequently writes articles and presents on the topic. She is also a member of the local chapters of the Community Associations Institute.
News & Publications
Speaker, Community Associations Institute Law Seminar, January 14, 2023, “Show Me the Money: Pitfalls, Useful Tips, and Out-of-the-Box Thinking on Collections”
“Everybody in the Pool – FHA Considerations” (May 2020 Quorum Magazine)
“Financial Considerations for FHA Condominium Certifications,” Quorum, September 2019, 32 – 34.
"Quorum Requirements and Helpful Tips" (August 2017 Community Association Newsletter)
“Dealing with Difficult Owners” (December 2010 RB Community Association Newsletter)
“Boards of Directors: Knowing Your Duties and Powers” (September 2010 RB Community Association Newsletter, reprinted April 2011, Reston Magazine)
“Common Issues to Consider if Your Community Must Impose a Special Assessment” (March 2009 RB Community Association Newsletter)
“A Brief Outline of Covenant Enforcement Procedures” (November 2008 RB Community Association Newsletter)
“Skyrocketing Foreclosures and How It Affects Assessment Collection in Your Community” (September 2007 RB Community Association Newsletter)
Affiliations
Member, Community Associations Institute, Washington Metropolitan Chapter
Member, NOVABAA
Awards
“Influential Women of Law”, Virginia Lawyers Weekly (2022)
“Outstanding Young Attorney”, Lawyers of Color (2014)
