Who does Alabama §35-20-2 apply to?

Alabama §35-20-2 applies to HOA associations in Alabama.

What happens if our HOA doesn't comply with §35-20-2?

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 §35-20-2?

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 §35-20-2

Definitions

Statute:: Alabama §35-20-2 · Chapter HOA (Alabama Homeowners' Association Act (Ala. Code §§ 35-20-1 to 35-20-14))
Topic:: Definitions · Glossary
Applies to:: HOA associations

Defines association, board of directors, common area, declarant, declaration (a recorded instrument that imposes common-area duties and assessment authority and runs with the land), development, lot, member, and potential purchaser. A homeowners' association under this chapter is a nonprofit corporation under Title 10A Chapter 3 provided for in a declaration.

definitions; association; declaration; lot; common area; potential purchaser

📄 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 §35-20-2 require?: Defines association, board of directors, common area, declarant, declaration (a recorded instrument that imposes common-area duties and assessment authority and runs with the land), development, lot, member, and potential purchaser. A homeowners' association under this chapter is a nonprofit corporation under Title 10A Chapter 3 provided for in a declaration.
Who does Alabama §35-20-2 apply to?: Alabama §35-20-2 applies to HOA associations in Alabama.
What happens if our HOA doesn't comply with §35-20-2?: 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 §35-20-2?: 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 §35-20-2 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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