Who does Georgia §43-17A-8 apply to?

Georgia §43-17A-8 applies to Association associations in Georgia.

What happens if our association doesn't comply with §43-17A-8?

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-8?

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-8

Application of owner payments; no refusal of partial payment; no accelerated assessments

Statute:: Georgia §43-17A-8 · Article SB406 (Property Owners' Bill of Rights (SB 406 / O.C.G.A. Title 43 Ch. 17A))
Topic:: Assessments · Payment application
Applies to:: Association associations
Effective:: January 1, 2027

Effective 1 January 2027, every owner payment must be applied in this order: regular assessments (dues) until current, then special assessments, then specific assessments, then other fees and fines. An association may not refuse a partial payment, and may not assess or collect accelerated assessments.

payment application; regular assessments first; partial payment; accelerated assessments prohibited

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How SoShiny helps with Application of owner payments; no refusal of partial payment; no accelerated assessments

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Frequently asked

What does Georgia §43-17A-8 require?: Effective 1 January 2027, every owner payment must be applied in this order: regular assessments (dues) until current, then special assessments, then specific assessments, then other fees and fines. An association may not refuse a partial payment, and may not assess or collect accelerated assessments.
Who does Georgia §43-17A-8 apply to?: Georgia §43-17A-8 applies to Association associations in Georgia.
What happens if our association doesn't comply with §43-17A-8?: 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-8?: 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 Application of owner payments; no refusal of partial payment; no accelerated 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 §43-17A-8 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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