Assessment of expenses; exemption from liability; liability for unpaid assessments
- Statute:
- Georgia §44-3-225 · Article POA (Georgia Property Owners' Association Act (opt-in) (O.C.G.A. §§ 44-3-220 to 44-3-235))
- Topic:
- Assessments · How assessments are levied
- Applies to:
- HOA associations
If the instrument says so, expenses that benefit fewer than all lots, or that one occupant caused, may be specially assessed. No lot owner is exempt by abandoning the lot or the common area. A buyer is jointly liable with the seller for unpaid assessments up to the time of conveyance, with the statement-of-account protection this section and §44-3-232 provide. Only an elected-in association has this statutory assessment scheme.
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- What does Georgia §44-3-225 require?
- If the instrument says so, expenses that benefit fewer than all lots, or that one occupant caused, may be specially assessed. No lot owner is exempt by abandoning the lot or the common area. A buyer is jointly liable with the seller for unpaid assessments up to the time of conveyance, with the statement-of-account protection this section and §44-3-232 provide.
- Who does Georgia §44-3-225 apply to?
- Georgia §44-3-225 applies to HOA associations in Georgia.
- What happens if our HOA doesn't comply with §44-3-225?
- 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 §44-3-225?
- 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 Assessment of expenses; exemption from liability; liability for unpaid assessments?
- SoShiny is built around the Florida statutes from day one. The features that help you comply with this section are part of every plan — no add-ons, no per-document fees. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Georgia §44-3-225 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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