Georgia HOA & Condo Association Laws
Georgia condominiums fall under the Condominium Act automatically, while HOAs may opt in to the Property Owners’ Association Act (POAA) for stronger lien and collection powers — otherwise they are governed by their covenants and general corporate law.
Which statutes apply in Georgia?
- Condominiums
- Georgia Condominium Act (O.C.G.A. § 44-3-70 et seq.)
- HOAs / planned communities
- Georgia Property Owners’ Association Act (O.C.G.A. § 44-3-220 et seq.)
Key compliance rules for Georgia boards and managers
- POAA opt-in gives HOAs automatic statutory liens and attorney-fee recovery
- Condo assessment liens arise automatically under the Condominium Act
- Covenants in non-POAA communities can expire under Georgia’s covenant sunset rules unless renewed
Resale and disclosure requirements
Georgia has no universal statutory resale certificate; buyers obtain closing letters/statements of account from the association, and condo declarations commonly require them.
Running associations in Georgia?
Portier369 handles the operational side of Georgia compliance — official records, owner and board notices, reserve and budget tracking, violation due process, and document packages — in one platform built for community association managers.
Frequently asked questions
What law governs condo associations in Georgia?
Condominiums in Georgia are governed by the Georgia Condominium Act (O.C.G.A. § 44-3-70 et seq.). Homeowners associations and planned communities fall under the Georgia Property Owners’ Association Act (O.C.G.A. § 44-3-220 et seq.).
Are resale disclosures required in Georgia?
Georgia has no universal statutory resale certificate; buyers obtain closing letters/statements of account from the association, and condo declarations commonly require them.
What software helps Georgia associations stay compliant?
Association management software like Portier369 supports the operational side of Georgia compliance: maintaining official records, distributing meeting notices, tracking reserves and budgets, running violation due process with notices and hearings, and assembling resale document packages.
Nearby state guides
This guide is an educational summary, not legal advice. Statutes are amended regularly — confirm current law with an attorney licensed in Georgia before acting.