Short title
- Statute:
- Georgia §44-3-220 · Article POA (Georgia Property Owners' Association Act (opt-in) (O.C.G.A. §§ 44-3-220 to 44-3-235))
- Topic:
- General · Naming
- Applies to:
- HOA associations
Names this article the Georgia Property Owners' Association Act. It is opt-in. A subdivision HOA is under this Act only if its declaration (or a later amendment that states an affirmative election) submits the community. Condos are under the Georgia Condominium Act, not this one.
📄 Read the official text at legis.ga.gov →
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- What does Georgia §44-3-220 require?
- Names this article the Georgia Property Owners' Association Act. It is opt-in. A subdivision HOA is under this Act only if its declaration (or a later amendment that states an affirmative election) submits the community.
- Who does Georgia §44-3-220 apply to?
- Georgia §44-3-220 applies to HOA associations in Georgia.
- What happens if our HOA doesn't comply with §44-3-220?
- 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 §44-3-220?
- 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 Short title?
- SoShiny is built around the Florida statutes from day one — every feature is included on every plan, with no add-ons or per-document fees. Start your community free and run it the way the statutes expect. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Georgia §44-3-220 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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