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title: Title 44, Chapter 3. Regulation of Specialized Land Transactions
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heading: REGULATION OF SPECIALIZED LAND TRANSACTIONS
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# Title 44, Chapter 3. Regulation of Specialized Land Transactions

Title 44. Property

139 sections. Each line is `citation, catchline, status, URL`; the text of every section, in order, is at https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3.md?full=1 (capped, with a pointer to continue).

- 44-3-1, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-1.md
- 44-3-2, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-2.md
- 44-3-3, Registration statement; accompanying documents; material changes; property report; lots or parcels subject to blanket encumbrances; records subject to inspection by purchaser; copy of property report to be given to prospective purchasers; sales contract; amendments to report, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-3.md
- 44-3-4, Exemptions from Code Section 44-3-3, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-4.md
- 44-3-4.1, Fees and expenses of commission, repealed (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-4.1.md
- 44-3-5, Violations of article, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-5.md
- 44-3-6, Order prohibiting act, practice, or transaction in violation of article; injunctive relief, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-6.md
- 44-3-7, Willful violation of article; effect on statutory or common-law right to punish violations; effect of article on Attorney General, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-7.md
- 44-3-8, Rights of buyer upon violation; persons liable for violations; limitation on actions; survival of actions; effect on statutory or common-law rights; exemption of advertisers from liability, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-8.md
- 44-3-8.1, Denial of application, reprimand, suspension, civil penalty, or revocation of registration, repealed (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-8.1.md
- 44-3-9, Venue, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-9.md
- 44-3-10, Business records required, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-10.md
- 44-3-11, Certain waivers in contract void, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-11.md
- 44-3-12, Burden of proof of exemption, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-12.md
- 44-3-13, Application of prior law to actions, registrations, and orders prior to July 1, 1990, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-13.md
- 44-3-13.1, , repealed through 44-3-13.3 (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-13.1.md
- 44-3-14, Business records required, redesignated (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-14.md
- 44-3-15, Consent to service, repealed (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-15.md
- 44-3-16, Certain waivers in contract void, redesignated (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-16.md
- 44-3-17, Immunity of commissioner and commission from liability and actions, repealed (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-17.md
- 44-3-18, Burden of proof of exemption; effect of certificate of commission stating compliance or noncompliance with article; admissibility of copies of documents, redesignated (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-18.md
- 44-3-19, Application of prior law to actions, registrations, and orders prior to July 1, 1990; application of Code Section 44-3-13 to review of orders not instituted by July 1, 1990, redesignated (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-19.md
- 44-3-20, , repealed through 44-3-27 (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-20.md
- 44-3-40, , repealed through 44-3-54 (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-40.md
- 44-3-70, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-70.md
- 44-3-71, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-71.md
- 44-3-72, Creation of condominium, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-72.md
- 44-3-73, Sufficiency of descriptions of condominium units; description of undivided interest in common elements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-73.md
- 44-3-74, Recording condominium instruments, plats, plans, and encumbrances, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-74.md
- 44-3-75, Construction and validity of condominium instruments; conflicts and inconsistencies; severability, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-75.md
- 44-3-76, Compliance with condominium instruments, rules, and regulations; means of enforcement, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-76.md
- 44-3-77, Contents of declaration, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-77.md
- 44-3-78, Allocation — Interests in common elements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-78.md
- 44-3-79, Allocation — Votes in association; how votes cast; majority vote requirements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-79.md
- 44-3-80, Allocation of and liability for common expenses; how assessments made, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-80.md
- 44-3-81, Reallocation of interests in common elements, votes, and liability for common expenses, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-81.md
- 44-3-82, Assignments and reassignments of limited common elements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-82.md
- 44-3-83, Recording of plats and plans; contents; completion of structural improvements; certification by registered architect or engineer; exception, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-83.md
- 44-3-84, Use of previously recorded plans in lieu of new plans, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-84.md
- 44-3-85, Liability for failure to follow plats or plans; easements; liability for damage, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-85.md
- 44-3-86, Leasehold condominiums; lessor’s rights and powers; owner’s rights and powers; liens; performance of covenants, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-86.md
- 44-3-87, Conversion condominiums; notice; offer to convey; time periods; rights of tenant, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-87.md
- 44-3-88, Conversion of convertible spaces; amendment to declaration effecting conversion; reallocation of sums assessed prior to conversion; treatment of convertible space not converted, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-88.md
- 44-3-89, Expansion of condominium; amendment to declaration; expansion of condominium after declarant’s right to expand has expired, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-89.md
- 44-3-90, Alterations within units; combining two or more units, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-90.md
- 44-3-91, Relocation of boundaries between units; application for relocation; amendment to declaration; plans and plats; recording, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-91.md
- 44-3-92, Subdivision of units; application for subdivision; amendment to declaration; plans and plats; recordation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-92.md
- 44-3-93, Amendment of condominium instruments, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-93.md
- 44-3-94, Damage or destruction of units; restoration; vote not to restore; allocation of insurance deductible, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-94.md
- 44-3-95, Effect of mortgages and liens; foreclosure; release, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-95.md
- 44-3-96, Separate titles and taxation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-96.md
- 44-3-97, Eminent domain; compensation; reallocation of interests; court determination; amendment to declaration, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-97.md
- 44-3-98, Termination of condominium; creation of tenancy in common; distribution of assets; transfer of mortgages and liens, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-98.md
- 44-3-99, Withdrawal of submitted property; reallocation to remaining units of undivided interest in common elements; contents of amendment; transfer of mortgages and liens, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-99.md
- 44-3-100, Incorporation of association; name; articles and bylaws; membership; organization, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-100.md
- 44-3-101, Control of association by declarant; surrender of control to unit owners; liability for books and records; cancellation of leases and contracts, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-101.md
- 44-3-102, Meetings of the association; notice; reports, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-102.md
- 44-3-103, Quorums at meetings of association or board, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-103.md
- 44-3-104, Directors and officers; eligibility, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-104.md
- 44-3-105, Powers and duties as to upkeep of the condominium; access; liability for damage, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-105.md
- 44-3-106, Powers and responsibilities of association; tort actions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-106.md
- 44-3-107, Insurance coverage, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-107.md
- 44-3-108, Common profits; application to expenses; surplus, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-108.md
- 44-3-109, Lien for assessments; personal obligation of unit owner; notice and foreclosure; lapse; right to statement of assessments; effect of failure to furnish statement, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-109.md
- 44-3-110, Restraints on alienation and rights of first refusal; statement of waiver or failure to exercise rights or restraints; effect of failure to furnish statement, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-110.md
- 44-3-111, Sales of residential condominium units for residential occupancy; information required to be furnished by seller; buyer’s right to void contract; limitations period; attorney’s fees; penalty for willful violation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-111.md
- 44-3-112, Escrow of deposits or other payments made prior to closing, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-112.md
- 44-3-113, Applicability of this article; effect on existing condominiums, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-113.md
- 44-3-114, Effect of article upon land use, zoning, building, and subdivision laws; effect of Code Section 44-3-92; applicability of land use and zoning ordinances or laws to expandable condominium, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-114.md
- 44-3-115, Construction of this article; substantial compliance; procedure for curing defects in recorded instruments, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-115.md
- 44-3-116, Limitations in certain restrictive covenants inapplicable, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-116.md
- 44-3-117, Application to subcondominiums; creation of subcondominium; subassociation; insurance; effect of certain liens; eminent domain; description of certain units; assessments, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-117.md
- 44-3-130, , repealed through 44-3-152 (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-130.md
- 44-3-160, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-160.md
- 44-3-161, Purpose of article, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-161.md
- 44-3-162, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-162.md
- 44-3-162.1, Time-share projects and programs; application of restrictive covenants; exceptions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-162.1.md
- 44-3-163, Time-share estate title; recording transfer or encumbrance; taxation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-163.md
- 44-3-164, Application of zoning and other local codes, ordinances, and regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-164.md
- 44-3-165, Creation of time-share program; partition, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-165.md
- 44-3-166, Contents and recording of project and time-share instruments, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-166.md
- 44-3-167, Time-share estate program management and operation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-167.md
- 44-3-168, Developer control period in time-share estate program, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-168.md
- 44-3-169, Identification of time-share project, time-share units, and time periods, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-169.md
- 44-3-170, Time-share use program management and operation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-170.md
- 44-3-171, Sale of time-share intervals and programs organized prior to July 1, 1983, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-171.md
- 44-3-172, Contents of public offering statement, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-172.md
- 44-3-173, Annual reports filed by exchange companies and multilocation developers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-173.md
- 44-3-174, Public offering statement provided to purchasers; cancellation of sales agreement by purchaser or developer; statement acknowledging receipt, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-174.md
- 44-3-175, Funds required to be escrowed by developer; exceptions; escrow agents, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-175.md
- 44-3-176, Payments received by developer on uncompleted projects to be escrowed, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-176.md
- 44-3-177, Exemption from other state laws requiring registration and public offering statements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-177.md
- 44-3-178, Exceptions to public offering statement requirement under this article, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-178.md
- 44-3-179, Updating public offering statement required, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-179.md
- 44-3-180, Purchase of interval is free of liens affecting that interval; exceptions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-180.md
- 44-3-181, Transfer of developer’s entire interest, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-181.md
- 44-3-182, Financial and other records of time-share project association or managing agent, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-182.md
- 44-3-183, Remedy for violation of article; punitive damages; attorney’s fees, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-183.md
- 44-3-184, Limitation of actions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-184.md
- 44-3-185, False advertising prohibited, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-185.md
- 44-3-186, Statements or representations which are prohibited, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-186.md
- 44-3-187, Offer of gifts or prizes, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-187.md
- 44-3-188, Developer’s financial records; availability; periodic reports; transfer of developer’s interest subject to debts, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-188.md
- 44-3-189, Protection of purchasers from developer’s underlying blanket encumbrance, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-189.md
- 44-3-190, Real estate broker’s license requirement; collection of compensation for real estate brokerage services from persons reselling time-share intervals, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-190.md
- 44-3-191, Requirements for out-of-state projects, managing agents, and exchange programs, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-191.md
- 44-3-192, Exceptions from registration, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-192.md
- 44-3-193, Modification of public offering statement; limitations on use of public offering statement, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-193.md
- 44-3-194, Records required to be kept by developer or agents, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-194.md
- 44-3-195, Criminal penalty for violation of article; injunction restraining prohibited conduct; liability for damages; attorney’s fees, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-195.md
- 44-3-196, Application of article to time-share programs created prior to or following July 1, 1983, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-196.md
- 44-3-197, Exceptions from registration, redesignated (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-197.md
- 44-3-198, Powers and duties of the commission, repealed (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-198.md
- 44-3-199, Modification of public offering statement; limitations on use of public offering statement, redesignated (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-199.md
- 44-3-200, Records required to be kept by developer or agents, redesignated (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-200.md
- 44-3-201, Investigation of developer, agent, or exchange program; report confidential; enumeration of grounds for reprimand or for suspension or revocation of registration; cease and desist order for failure to register, repealed (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-201.md
- 44-3-202, Criminal penalty for violation of article, redesignated (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-202.md
- 44-3-203, , repealed through 44-3-204 (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-203.md
- 44-3-205, Application of article to time-share programs created prior to or following July 1, 1983, redesignated (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-205.md
- 44-3-206, Foreclosure by owners’ association; procedure; effect of sale, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-206.md
- 44-3-207, Time-share estates; trustee foreclosures; requirements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-207.md
- 44-3-220, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-220.md
- 44-3-221, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-221.md
- 44-3-222, Creation of property owners’ development; affirmative election to be governed by article, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-222.md
- 44-3-223, Compliance with provisions of instrument and with rules and regulations; penalties for noncompliance, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-223.md
- 44-3-224, Voting at association meetings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-224.md
- 44-3-225, Assessment of expenses; exemption from liability; liability for unpaid assessments, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-225.md
- 44-3-226, Amendment of instrument; presumption of validity in court action, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-226.md
- 44-3-227, Incorporation as prerequisite to submission to article; requirements as to corporate documents; board of directors, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-227.md
- 44-3-228, Presence of quorums at meetings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-228.md
- 44-3-229, Persons deemed to be ‘‘lot owner.’’, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-229.md
- 44-3-230, Frequency of meetings; notice, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-230.md
- 44-3-231, Powers and duties of association; legal actions against agent or employee of association, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-231.md
- 44-3-232, Assessments against lot owners as constituting lien in favor of association; additional charges against lot owners; procedure for foreclosing lien; obligation to provide statement of amounts due, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-232.md
- 44-3-232.1, Right of and procedure for certain property owners to take control of association when declarant fails to meet certain obligations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-232.1.md
- 44-3-233, Liberal construction of article; substantial compliance; curing of defects by amendment, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-233.md
- 44-3-234, Application of article, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-234.md
- 44-3-235, Applicability of article, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-235.md
- 44-3-250, Itemized reporting of expenses by developers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/44-3-250.md