Prohibited work
- Statute:
- Alabama §35-8-14 · Chapter COA (Condominium Ownership Act (Ala. Code §§ 35-8-1 to 35-8-22))
- Topic:
- Member Rights · Alterations
- Applies to:
- Condo associations
A unit owner may not do work that jeopardizes the structural integrity of the building or the safety of the occupants, or that impairs easements or common elements, except as the declaration and this chapter allow.
📄 Read the official text at alison.legislature.state.al.us →
How SoShiny helps with Prohibited work
SoShiny tracks every member, owner, and renter at the unit level with the contact details and access rights this statute protects. Privacy-respecting by default, with statutory directory disclosures and opt-outs handled per-member.
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- What does Alabama §35-8-14 require?
- A unit owner may not do work that jeopardizes the structural integrity of the building or the safety of the occupants, or that impairs easements or common elements, except as the declaration and this chapter allow.
- Who does Alabama §35-8-14 apply to?
- Alabama §35-8-14 applies to Condo associations in Alabama.
- What happens if our pre-1991 condo doesn't comply with §35-8-14?
- Non-compliance can expose the association and individual directors to disputes in the governing forum for Alabama community associations. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
- Where can I read the official text of Alabama §35-8-14?
- The official text is published by the Alabama Legislature at alison.legislature.state.al.us. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
- How does SoShiny help with Prohibited work?
- SoShiny tracks every member, owner, and renter at the unit level with the contact details and access rights this statute protects. Privacy-respecting by default, with statutory directory disclosures and opt-outs handled per-member. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Alabama §35-8-14 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a Alabama-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.
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