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This bill establishes a residency requirement for board members and officers of condominium associations and property owners' associations, meaning that individuals serving in these roles must primarily live in the condominium or property development they represent. Specifically, a "resident unit owner" or "resident lot owner" is defined as someone who has lived in their unit or lot as their main home for at least six months in the year before their election or appointment, with an exception for active-duty military members who may be temporarily unable to occupy their residence due to their service. This new requirement will take effect on January 1, 2027, though current board members and officers will be allowed to finish their terms. The bill also mandates that the governing documents, such as the instruments and bylaws of these associations, must be updated to include this residency requirement, and it clarifies how existing rules about who qualifies as a unit or lot owner will apply in this new context, while ensuring that property and voting rights are not affected.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73323