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Georgia House of Representatives Public Information Office 
Room 131, State Capitol 30334 404-656-5082 1-800-282-5800 
 
April 15, 2004 
 
Fludd Passes Propery Owner Legislation; 
 
Bill awaits Governor's signature to become law 
Atlanta-- Representative Virgil Fludd (D-Fayetteville) recently announced his pleasure at the Georgia General Assembly's approval of HB 208, which passed during the 2004 session. 
The legislation updates Georgia code governing the operation of property owners' associations to bring them in line with modern practices. It allows absent members the option of voting by proxy, or written consent. HB 208 also gives property owner associations the flexibility to implement certain uniform charges for services, such as furnishing pool or laundry keys, which are requested by the association's members. Finally, the legislation would allow for the use of e-mail to notify property owners of upcoming association meetings. 
Rep. Fludd also included language in his bill which would protect property owners by ensuring that they receive at least 30 days prior notice before an association can foreclose on a lien for payments of fees and property owner assessments. The notice must specify the amount owed, including interest and late charges. 
"I'm glad that my colleagues joined me in passing HB 208," said Rep. Fludd. "It may not be flashy or highprofile, but it is a nuts and bolts type issue, which both bodies of the General Assembly considered important enough to ensure it was addressed before the final gavel fell on the session's 40th day. It will help the thousands of Georgians who are involved in property owners' organizations." 
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For further information please contact Rep. Fludd at 404-656-7859