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SR 445: Department of Community Affairs; investigate the abusive practices of homeowners' associations; encourage

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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 homeowners' associations, particularly their impact on the elderly and other vulnerable residents in a community; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, homeowners in Georgia are facing increases of abusive practices, retaliatory actions, and financial exploitation by certain homeowners' associations and their boards; and

WHEREAS, the unchecked proliferation of short-term rental properties in residential communities has created significant challenges to community stability, homeowner safety, and property values; and

WHEREAS, unlicensed property management practices have led to financial mismanagement and abuse of homeowners' rights; and

WHEREAS, elderly homeowners are particularly vulnerable to intimidation, harassment, and financial abuse by unscrupulous homeowners' associations; and

WHEREAS, individuals taking action against homeowners' associations are subject to retaliatory actions by the association; and

WHEREAS, clear legal protections and enforcement mechanisms are necessary to safeguard homeowners' rights and prevent retaliatory actions against individuals who challenge homeowners' association's conduct.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that members of this body encourage the Department of Community Affairs to investigate the abusive practices of homeowners' associations, particularly their impact on the elderly and other vulnerable residents in a community to protect those vulnerable individuals and better provide resources and assistance to those individuals where such predatory practices exist. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Department of Community Affairs.