Quorums
- Statute:
- Alabama §35-8A-309 · Chapter UCA (Alabama Uniform Condominium Act of 1991 (Ala. Code §§ 35-8A-101 to 35-8A-417))
- Topic:
- Meetings & Voting · Quorum
- Applies to:
- Condo associations
Unless the bylaws provide otherwise, an owners' meeting has a quorum if persons entitled to cast 20 percent of the votes that may be cast for election of the board are present in person or by proxy at the beginning of the meeting. Board quorum defaults to 50 percent of the votes on that board.
📄 Read the official text at alison.legislature.state.al.us →
How SoShiny helps with Quorums
SoShiny builds your meeting agenda, posts statutory notice, runs the meeting from one screen, records motions and resolutions with per-member yes/no/abstain votes, and produces print-ready minutes that meet Florida §718.112 / §720.303 notice and recordkeeping requirements.
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- What does Alabama §35-8A-309 require?
- Unless the bylaws provide otherwise, an owners' meeting has a quorum if persons entitled to cast 20 percent of the votes that may be cast for election of the board are present in person or by proxy at the beginning of the meeting. Board quorum defaults to 50 percent of the votes on that board.
- Who does Alabama §35-8A-309 apply to?
- Alabama §35-8A-309 applies to Condo associations in Alabama.
- What happens if our condo doesn't comply with §35-8A-309?
- 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 §35-8A-309?
- 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 Quorums?
- SoShiny builds your meeting agenda, posts statutory notice, runs the meeting from one screen, records motions and resolutions with per-member yes/no/abstain votes, and produces print-ready minutes that meet Florida §718.112 / §720.303 notice and recordkeeping requirements. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Alabama §35-8A-309 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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