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Georgia HOAs must follow new rules on attorney’s fees
By Anastassia Olmos at Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 6, 2026
· 3 min read
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia homeowners in HOA neighborhoods can no longer be charged attorney’s fees without advance notice and court approval, under a new state oversight law now partially in effect.Senate Bill 406, known as the Georgia Property Owners’ Bill of Rights Act, was cr...
Key takeaway Senate Bill 406, known as the Georgia Property Owners’ Bill of Rights Act, was credited in part to an Atlanta News First Investigates series HOA Nightmares for exposing the issues plaguing neighborhoods across Georgia.
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Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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