Records
- Statute:
- Alabama §35-20-13 · Chapter HOA (Alabama Homeowners' Association Act (Ala. Code §§ 35-20-1 to 35-20-14))
- Topic:
- Records & Disclosure · 30-day packet
- Applies to:
- HOA associations
An HOA subject to this chapter must make listed records available to each member or potential purchaser on written request, within a reasonable time not exceeding 30 days, and on payment of reasonable costs. It may provide paper or electronic copies or point to a public-record location. The packet includes current and pending assessments and dues with due dates, common areas the association owns and those it pays for, the current operating budget and any reserves, last-fiscal-year financial condition, insurance (including any fidelity bond), and any loans against the association.
📄 Read the official text at alison.legislature.state.al.us →
How SoShiny helps with Records
SoShiny gives every owner instant, permissioned access to the official records this statute requires — searchable, audit-logged, and exportable for state inspections. The records survive every board turnover because they live in one place, not in someone's inbox.
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- What does Alabama §35-20-13 require?
- An HOA subject to this chapter must make listed records available to each member or potential purchaser on written request, within a reasonable time not exceeding 30 days, and on payment of reasonable costs. It may provide paper or electronic copies or point to a public-record location. The packet includes current and pending assessments and dues with due dates, common areas the association owns and those it pays for, the current operating budget and any reserves, last-fiscal-year financial condition, insurance (including any fidelity bond), and any loans against the association.
- Who does Alabama §35-20-13 apply to?
- Alabama §35-20-13 applies to HOA associations in Alabama.
- What happens if our HOA doesn't comply with §35-20-13?
- 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 §35-20-13?
- 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 Records?
- SoShiny gives every owner instant, permissioned access to the official records this statute requires — searchable, audit-logged, and exportable for state inspections. The records survive every board turnover because they live in one place, not in someone's inbox. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Alabama §35-20-13 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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