Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Georgia

hoa dues public listing homeowners in default

is it legal for hoa presidents/assistants to make a list of homeowners who are in default/late with hoa payment/s and place the list in everyones in the subdivisons mail box without consent of the property management company or homeowner-- this happen to me and i wasn't in default it was a typing error-miscommuncation. This list is attached to a monthly hoa news letter from hoa president in subdivison use to embarrass those who are not paying-without knowing if the information is true. can i sue... do i have a case?


Asked on 2/22/07, 1:45 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

Re: hoa dues public listing homeowners in default

I represent HOAs. I doubt you would have much of a case because all humans make mistakes. However, you at least have the right to demand that they take corrective measures in the next newsletter.

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Answered on 2/26/07, 4:27 pm
SHERRY RAGOLE RAGOLE & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Re: hoa dues public listing homeowners in default

If you are interested in preserving your reputation, you could ask the hoa to print a retraction in very large type in a future newsletter.

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Answered on 2/22/07, 3:12 pm


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