Allocation of votes in association; how votes cast; majority vote requirements
- Statute:
- Georgia §44-3-79 · Article GCA (Georgia Condominium Act (O.C.G.A. §§ 44-3-70 to 44-3-117))
- Topic:
- Meetings & Voting · Votes and proxies
- Applies to:
- Condo associations
The declaration allocates votes to each depicted unit. Co-owners of a unit vote as one; if more than one is present they must agree unless the instruments say otherwise. Entity owners vote by proxy. A 'majority of the unit owners' means owners of units to which more than 50 percent of the association votes pertain.
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- What does Georgia §44-3-79 require?
- The declaration allocates votes to each depicted unit. Co-owners of a unit vote as one; if more than one is present they must agree unless the instruments say otherwise. Entity owners vote by proxy.
- Who does Georgia §44-3-79 apply to?
- Georgia §44-3-79 applies to Condo associations in Georgia.
- What happens if our condo doesn't comply with §44-3-79?
- Non-compliance can expose the association and individual directors to disputes in the governing forum for Georgia community associations. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
- Where can I read the official text of Georgia §44-3-79?
- The official text is published by the Georgia General Assembly at legis.ga.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
- How does SoShiny help with Allocation of votes in association; how votes cast; majority vote requirements?
- SoShiny builds your meeting agenda, posts statutory notice, runs the meeting from one screen, records motions and resolutions with per-member yes/no/abstain votes, and produces print-ready minutes that meet Florida §718.112 / §720.303 notice and recordkeeping requirements. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Georgia §44-3-79 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a Georgia-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.
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