Who does Alabama §35-8-2 apply to?

Alabama §35-8-2 applies to Condo associations in Alabama.

What happens if our pre-1991 condo doesn't comply with §35-8-2?

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 §35-8-2?

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.

Alabama §35-8-2

Definitions

Statute:: Alabama §35-8-2 · Chapter COA (Condominium Ownership Act (Ala. Code §§ 35-8-1 to 35-8-22))
Topic:: Definitions · Glossary
Applies to:: Condo associations

Defines the words this older chapter uses: unit, private elements, common elements, limited common elements, association, and declaration. Chapter 8A's definitions control for the 8A sections that also reach pre-1991 condos.

definitions; unit; common elements; association; private elements

📄 Read the official text at alison.legislature.state.al.us →

How SoShiny helps with Definitions

SoShiny implements these statutory definitions across the platform — when a section refers to "unit owner," "member," "voting interest," or "official record," SoShiny uses the same definition in the data model.

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Frequently asked

What does Alabama §35-8-2 require?: Defines the words this older chapter uses: unit, private elements, common elements, limited common elements, association, and declaration. Chapter 8A's definitions control for the 8A sections that also reach pre-1991 condos.
Who does Alabama §35-8-2 apply to?: Alabama §35-8-2 applies to Condo associations in Alabama.
What happens if our pre-1991 condo doesn't comply with §35-8-2?: 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 §35-8-2?: 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 Definitions?: SoShiny implements these statutory definitions across the platform — when a section refers to "unit owner," "member," "voting interest," or "official record," SoShiny uses the same definition in the data model. Learn more →

Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Alabama §35-8-2 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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