Georgia Politics and Government 4:29 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Condo bill passes Senate

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Condominium owners would gain some muscle under a bill passed unanimously Tuesday by the state Senate.

Senate Bill 136 would grant owners the right to file a petition in Superior Court to gain oversight of their condominium’s homeowner association. The action could be taken if a condominium's developer or manager fails to properly organize an association within a 30-day time frame.

The bill's sponsor, Sen. Bill Hamrick, R-Carrollton, said the bill was important because homeowner associations contribute to a condominium's resale value by maintaining common areas and buildings.

The Senate vote was 55-0. It now goes to the House for consideration.



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