Condominium and HOA records access in Georgia
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| Who may request | Members and their agents; buyers and lenders for the letter |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 5 business days for a closing letter |
| Fees | $10 closing letter (condos, POAs); copies at cost |
| Complaints | Superior court; Secretary of State from 2027 |
| Penalty | No fine; court can award your costs and attorney's fees |
| Country | United States |
| Checked against official text | October 30, 2026 |
In Georgia, the law sets who may see the records of an association, how quickly they must be provided, what may be charged for them, and where an owner can complain.[1][2][3] This summary was checked against the official text on October 30, 2026.
This is general information, not legal advice. Check the official text in the references before relying on it.
Who may request records
Members and their agents; buyers and lenders for the letter.
Deadlines
Records on 5 business days' notice; letter in 5 business days.
Fees
| Certificate | Condos and POAs: closing letter $10, if documents allow a fee |
|---|---|
| Other documents | Copies at the cost of labor and material |
Complaints and penalties
| Where to complain | Superior court; Secretary of State from 2027 |
|---|---|
| Penalty for not complying | No fine; court can award your costs and attorney's fees |
References
- O.C.G.A. 44-3-80, 44-3-100, 44-3-106, 44-3-109, 44-3-111 (first read on FindLaw's copy, current as of 2024-03-28,.
- Senate Bill 406 (2026), "Georgia Property Owners' Bill of Rights Act", As Passed, 26 LC 49 2879S, from the Governor's 2026 signed legislation page.
- Georgia General Assembly, bill status pages: HB 1222 (.
- Georgia General Assembly, SB 148 (2023-2024), status page (Act 260; signed May 2, 2023; effective July 1, 2023) and As Passed text, 23 LC 36 5426.
- Georgia Secretary of State, "Georgia Property Owners' Associations Division FAQ" (read in a browser 2026-10-30).
- Cardea Corporate Holdings, Inc. v. LaRocco, Ga. Ct. App. No. A23A1726 (March 1, 2024).
- Park Ridge Condominium Ass'n v. Callais, 290 Ga. App. 875, 660 S.E.2d 736 (2008).
- Parker v. Clary Lakes Recreation Ass'n, 243 Ga. App. 681, 534 S.E.2d 154 (2000).
- McLean v. Turtle Cove Property Ass'n, 222 Ga. App. 709, 475 S.E.2d 718 (1996).
- Official Code of Georgia Annotated, LexisNexis free public access (linked from legis.ga.gov), "Current through the 2026 Special Session of the General Assembly", read 2026-10-30 at the verify step: the sections in sources 1 to 3, plus 43-17A-1 to 43-17A-9 (SB 406, codified, "[Effective January 1, 2027]"), 44-3-226 (three versions) and 15-10-2 (two versions; magistrate limit $15,000.00 until and $25,000.00 from January 1, 2027).
See also: records law in other jurisdictions.