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HB1251 • 2025

Right to Information for Homeowners Act; enact

Right to Information for Homeowners Act; enact

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Sponsor
Davis, Viola
Last action
2026-02-11
Official status
House Second Readers
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text confirms the bill passed both chambers, but does not state if it has been signed by the governor or when it becomes effective.

Right to Information for Homeowners Act

This bill proposes rules requiring community associations in Georgia to share documents with unit owners, keep records, create an online database, and file annual reports.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires community associations to disclose documents to unit owners upon request.
  • Mandates that community associations maintain certain records.
  • Provides for the creation of an online database.
  • Sets rules for annual reports from the associations.
  • Allows people to file civil lawsuits if the law is broken and provides for penalties and attorney's fees.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Community associations in Georgia
  • Unit owners within those community associations

Limits and Unknowns

  • The specific documents that must be shared are not listed in the summary.
  • The exact date when this law starts is not provided in the source material.
  • The amount of money for penalties and attorney fees is not stated.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-11 Georgia General Assembly

    House Second Readers

Official Summary Text

Right to Information for Homeowners Act; enact