Who does Georgia §44-3-221 apply to?

Georgia §44-3-221 applies to HOA associations in Georgia.

What happens if our HOA doesn't comply with §44-3-221?

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 §44-3-221?

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.

Georgia §44-3-221

Definitions

Statute:: Georgia §44-3-221 · Article POA (Georgia Property Owners' Association Act (opt-in) (O.C.G.A. §§ 44-3-220 to 44-3-235))
Topic:: Definitions · Glossary
Applies to:: HOA associations

Defines board, common area, common expenses, declarant, declaration (a recorded covenant instrument administered by a mandatory-membership association), lot, and the other words this article uses. Applies only to a community that has elected in.

definitions; lot; common area; association; declarant; instrument; mandatory membership

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SoShiny implements these statutory definitions across the platform — when a section refers to "unit owner," "member," "voting interest," or "official record," SoShiny uses the same definition in the data model.

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Frequently asked

What does Georgia §44-3-221 require?: Defines board, common area, common expenses, declarant, declaration (a recorded covenant instrument administered by a mandatory-membership association), lot, and the other words this article uses. Applies only to a community that has elected in.
Who does Georgia §44-3-221 apply to?: Georgia §44-3-221 applies to HOA associations in Georgia.
What happens if our HOA doesn't comply with §44-3-221?: 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 §44-3-221?: 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 Definitions?: SoShiny implements these statutory definitions across the platform — when a section refers to "unit owner," "member," "voting interest," or "official record," SoShiny uses the same definition in the data model. Learn more →

Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Georgia §44-3-221 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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