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For decades, Georgia homeowners have lived under a quiet tyranny. Runaway fines, secretive boards, and the ever present threat of foreclosure have turned the dream of homeownership into a stressful, often unjust, ordeal for too many families. This session, a landmark piece of legislation, SB406 , offers a powerful corrective. Authored by Senator Matt Brass (R) and cosponsored by numerous Republicans and Democrats, it promises transparency, accountability, and long overdue jus

If you are seeing arbitrary or unexplained charges from your HOA, those issues should not be ignored. Homeowners have the right to understand how their assessments are being used—and that begins with transparency and access to records. ✔️ Step 1: Request Books and Records If something does not add up—such as rising dues, unexplained fees, or inconsistent charges—homeowners have the right under the Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Act to request access to the HOA’s books and reco

📜 SB 406 — Georgia Property Owners’ Bill of Rights Act 📌 What it does: This Senate bill would create a comprehensive regulatory framework for property owners’ associations (HOAs/POAs) with several homeowner protection measures. Key provisions include: State registration requirement: Requires property owners’ associations to register with the Georgia Secretary of State and pay fees to maintain that registration. Recordkeeping and inspections: Mandates long-term retention o