Winta Mengisteab

Winta has been practicing community association law exclusively for about 19 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
• Provide guidance and representation for Fair Housing compliance
• Assist with statutory warranty and developer transition matters

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

Awards

“Influential Women of Law”, Virginia Lawyers Weekly (2022)

“Outstanding Young Attorney”, Lawyers of Color (2014)

Affiliations

Member, Community Associations Institute, Washington Metropolitan Chapter

Member, NOVABAA