O.C.G.A. § 44-3-233
Liberal construction; cure of defects
Plain-English summary
Directs that the article and instruments recorded under it be liberally construed in favor of valid establishment of a property owners' association, and that substantial compliance suffices, with defects curable by a recorded amendment or by decree of the court.
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