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Senate Resolution 445
By: Senators James of the 28th, Orrock of the 36th and Sims of the 12th
A RESOLUTION
Encouraging the Department of Community Affairs to investigate the abusive practices of
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homeowners' associations, particularly their impact on the elderly and other vulnerable2
residents in a community; and for other purposes.3
WHEREAS, homeowners in Georgia are facing increases of abusive practices, retaliatory4
actions, and financial exploitation by certain homeowners' associations and their boards; and5
WHEREAS, the unchecked proliferation of short-term rental properties in residential6
communities has created significant challenges to community stability, homeowner safety,7
and property values; and8
WHEREAS, unlicensed property management practices have led to financial9
mismanagement and abuse of homeowners' rights; and10
WHEREAS, elderly homeowners are particularly vulnerable to intimidation, harassment, and11
financial abuse by unscrupulous homeowners' associations; and12
WHEREAS, individuals taking action against homeowners' associations are subject to13
retaliatory actions by the association; and14
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WHEREAS, clear legal protections and enforcement mechanisms are necessary to safeguard
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homeowners' rights and prevent retaliatory actions against individuals who challenge16
homeowners' association's conduct.17
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that members of this body18
encourage the Department of Community Affairs to investigate the abusive practices of19
homeowners' associations, particularly their impact on the elderly and other vulnerable20
residents in a community to protect those vulnerable individuals and better provide resources21
and assistance to those individuals where such predatory practices exist.22
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed23
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Department24
of Community Affairs.25
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