Georgia HOA laws
What Georgia asks of your association
By OurHOA · General reference
Georgia associations that opt in by recording the election are governed by the Property Owners' Association Act, O.C.G.A. §44-3-220 and following. It addresses meetings, assessments, the association's lien, and enforcement.
Meetings
Quorum at meetings
O.C.G.A. §44-3-228Meet the quorum requirements for association meetings set by the Act and the instrument.
Enforcement
Compliance & penalties
O.C.G.A. §44-3-223Owners must comply with the instrument and rules; the Act authorizes penalties for noncompliance.
Financial
Assessments
O.C.G.A. §44-3-225Assess common expenses against lots; owners are liable for unpaid assessments.
Assessment lien & foreclosure
O.C.G.A. §44-3-232Unpaid assessments are a lien on the lot, with a statutory procedure to foreclose and a duty to provide payoff statements.
Source: Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Georgia General Assembly (legis.ga.gov). Use the cited sections to locate the relevant provisions in the official source and confirm the current text and its applicability.
This is general information to help boards get oriented, not legal advice. HOA statutes change and courts interpret them differently case to case. Confirm specifics with your association's attorney before acting.
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