Finding Homeowners

Hello,
I’m a board member of a newly formed board of a condo association that was previously ran by a declarant for over a decade. Through the changing hands of several property management companies, and almost no documentation available for a pass down, there seems to be lost records of homeowners - specifically ones that are many months (and in some cases, years) behind in HOA fees. Besides going through a Collection Attorney (and paying a costly retainer), is there an easier way to track down homeowners that no longer live at their property?

Thanks!!

Like Steve says:
https://dor.georgia.gov/property-records-online

These are not former homeowners. They are current homeowners that have moved and are renting out their units but are no longer paying HOA dues. In some cases, the units are vacant but still owned by an owner that has moved out.

Thanks

I appreciate the link

It's kind of irrelevant where they move/live. The lien/foreclosure goes against the home address in the HOA. My rule of thumb is to ALWAYS send official notifications to the HOA address directly. Send the "Courtesy" notification to where they reside. Don't get confused when I say courtesy as if it's being "nice". It's that the official address of a HOA member is their home in the HOA itself. That is where the tax records of their names should be reflected who owns the home.

I've heard of stories of HOA's foreclosing on a home and the owner not knowing the HOA was taking that action. Of course, they wanted to sue. However, the court was like the HOA's responsibility was to defer to the HOA address. If the owner isn't checking their mail or having their tenant give them mail, it's not the HOA's responsibility. Considering a certified letter has to be signed by someone... Which if you do send a certified letter to the HOA address NEVER EVER open it! It's proof letter was delivered.

Some states allow a redemption period on foreclosures up to a year. So if the home is foreclosed, the owner can buy it back by paying what is owed and mortgage etc...

I am doing the worst case scenario here. It is going to vary by each state. 2 things assured. Death and taxes... Tax records are where to find the best address outside of writing whats on the door.