Georgia House Bill HB664

Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/27/25
• Report Pass: 3/4/25

Caption

Property owners' associations; development and affirmative election; provisions

Impact

The enactment of HB 664 will facilitate a clearer framework for property owners' associations seeking to establish governance that conforms to the outlined state regulations. By allowing associations to amend their documents and adhere to the provisions of the bill, it creates a potentially more efficient mechanism for property management and governance. The bill's provisions aim to reduce confusion regarding what is required for governance changes and amendments, promoting transparency for homeowners and associations alike.

Summary

House Bill 664 amends Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, specifically addressing property owners' associations. The bill provides that these associations can submit to said article after their formation and outlines the voting processes necessary for such submission. Moreover, clarity is introduced regarding recordation of votes and notice requirements tied to these amendments, thus ensuring that property owners associations can modernize and amend their governance structures to align with current legal standards.

Contention

While the bill appears to bolster the self-governance capabilities of property owners' associations, it may also raise concerns among those who believe that changes could alter the balance of power between your associations and individual property owners. Certain stakeholders may worry about new voting thresholds and the implications of mandatory memberships in these associations, and whether these frameworks might result in overreach by the associations in governance matters affecting individual owners.