Who does Georgia §43-17A-1 apply to?

Georgia §43-17A-1 applies to Association associations in Georgia.

What happens if our association doesn't comply with §43-17A-1?

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 §43-17A-1?

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 §43-17A-1

Definitions

Statute:: Georgia §43-17A-1 · Article SB406 (Property Owners' Bill of Rights (SB 406 / O.C.G.A. Title 43 Ch. 17A))
Topic:: Definitions · Glossary
Applies to:: Association associations
Effective:: January 1, 2027

Defines owners' association (a nongovernmental association of residential owners in a covenanted area — including condominiums and Property Owners' Association Act HOAs), owner, governing documents, regular / special / specific assessments, accelerated assessment, and nonregistered owners' association. Effective 1 January 2027. Until then this chapter is not in force.

definitions; owners association; assessment; regular; special; specific; nonregistered; governing documents

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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 §43-17A-1 require?: Defines owners' association (a nongovernmental association of residential owners in a covenanted area — including condominiums and Property Owners' Association Act HOAs), owner, governing documents, regular / special / specific assessments, accelerated assessment, and nonregistered owners' association. Effective 1 January 2027. Until then this chapter is not in force.
Who does Georgia §43-17A-1 apply to?: Georgia §43-17A-1 applies to Association associations in Georgia.
What happens if our association doesn't comply with §43-17A-1?: 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 §43-17A-1?: 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 §43-17A-1 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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