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GA HB1063

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/19/2016

Primary Sponsor

Charles Martin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the automatic renewal of land-use covenants for planned subdivisions with 15 or more individual plots, instead requiring approval by 51% of plot owners for each 20-year renewal period
  • Eliminates the existing termination procedure that required 51% of plot owners to execute and record a formal document to end a covenant, along with associated recording requirements with the clerk of superior court
  • Strengthens anti-discrimination language by changing "may" to "shall" to prohibit covenants that discriminate based on race, creed, color, age, sex, or national origin in property use or ownership
  • Changes "shall" to "may" regarding the number of times covenants can be renewed, making unlimited renewals permissive rather than mandatory
  • Amends Code Section 44-5-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, with all conflicting laws repealed

Legislative Description

Property; renewal of covenants which restrict land to certain uses affecting planned subdivisions; provide

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/23/2016

Full Bill Text

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