Who does Mississippi §89-9-19 apply to?

Mississippi §89-9-19 applies to Condo associations in Mississippi.

What happens if our condo doesn't comply with §89-9-19?

Non-compliance can expose the association and individual directors to disputes in the governing forum for Mississippi community associations. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.

Where can I read the official text of Mississippi §89-9-19?

The official text is published by the Mississippi Legislature at lexisnexis.com. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.

Mississippi §89-9-19

Restrictions on sales and leases of units in project; first refusal of management not mandatory

Statute:: Mississippi §89-9-19 · Chapter CONDO (Mississippi Condominium Law (Miss. Code §§ 89-9-1 to 89-9-37))
Topic:: Member Rights · Sales and leases
Applies to:: Condo associations

The declaration may regulate sales and leases of units, and those covenants are valid. It is not mandatory that the management body be given a first right or refusal to purchase or lease a unit the owner intends to sell or lease. If the association claims that power, it has to come from the declaration.

sales; leases; first refusal; right of first refusal; not mandatory

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How SoShiny helps with Restrictions on sales and leases of units in project; first refusal of management not mandatory

SoShiny tracks every member, owner, and renter at the unit level with the contact details and access rights this statute protects. Privacy-respecting by default, with statutory directory disclosures and opt-outs handled per-member.

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Frequently asked

What does Mississippi §89-9-19 require?: The declaration may regulate sales and leases of units, and those covenants are valid. It is not mandatory that the management body be given a first right or refusal to purchase or lease a unit the owner intends to sell or lease. If the association claims that power, it has to come from the declaration.
Who does Mississippi §89-9-19 apply to?: Mississippi §89-9-19 applies to Condo associations in Mississippi.
What happens if our condo doesn't comply with §89-9-19?: Non-compliance can expose the association and individual directors to disputes in the governing forum for Mississippi community associations. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
Where can I read the official text of Mississippi §89-9-19?: The official text is published by the Mississippi Legislature at lexisnexis.com. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
How does SoShiny help with Restrictions on sales and leases of units in project; first refusal of management not mandatory?: SoShiny tracks every member, owner, and renter at the unit level with the contact details and access rights this statute protects. Privacy-respecting by default, with statutory directory disclosures and opt-outs handled per-member. Learn more →

Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Mississippi §89-9-19 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a Mississippi-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.

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