Construction and application of building or zoning laws, ordinances, and regulations
- Statute:
- Alabama §35-8-21 · Chapter COA (Condominium Ownership Act (Ala. Code §§ 35-8-1 to 35-8-22))
- Topic:
- General · Local law
- Applies to:
- Condo associations
A local building or zoning law may not prohibit the condominium form of ownership or treat a condominium differently from a physically identical building under another form of ownership.
📄 Read the official text at alison.legislature.state.al.us →
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- What does Alabama §35-8-21 require?
- A local building or zoning law may not prohibit the condominium form of ownership or treat a condominium differently from a physically identical building under another form of ownership.
- Who does Alabama §35-8-21 apply to?
- Alabama §35-8-21 applies to Condo associations in Alabama.
- What happens if our pre-1991 condo doesn't comply with §35-8-21?
- 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 §35-8-21?
- 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 Construction and application of building or zoning laws, ordinances, and regulations?
- SoShiny is built around the Florida statutes from day one — every feature is included on every plan, with no add-ons or per-document fees. Start your community free and run it the way the statutes expect. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Alabama §35-8-21 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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