The Dahlonega Condos Journal
One condo buyer or owner question at a time, answered from statute, city, county, state and federal sources. Each post links back to the guide it belongs to.
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The condo declaration vs the City STR license: which one decides if you can rent?
Both, and the stricter one wins. Rental limits for a condo live in its recorded declaration and amendments, which owners can change with a two-thirds vote. Inside Dahlonega city limits…
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The Georgia condo statement of unpaid assessments: ask before you close
Ask in writing before closing. Unpaid condo assessments in Georgia are a lien on the unit that ranks ahead of most other liens. A buyer under contract, or a lender,…
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Homestead exemption on a Dahlonega condo: the January 1 rule
Yes, if it is your home on January 1. To get a Georgia homestead exemption for a tax year you must own the condo and live in it as your…
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What a Georgia condo master policy must cover, and what your HO-6 is for
More than many buyers expect. Georgia law requires the association to insure all buildings at full replacement cost, including the roof, walls, windows and doors, and inside each unit the…
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Can you use an FHA loan on a Dahlonega condo? What single-unit approval means
Maybe, but not through an approved project. On Oct. 19, 2026 HUD’s list showed no approved condominium project in Lumpkin County, and both Dahlonega records showed their last single-unit submissions…
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