Liability of owner for assessment upon condominium; lien on assessed condominium; recording, priority, enforcement, etc., of lien
- Statute:
- Mississippi §89-9-21 · Chapter CONDO (Mississippi Condominium Law (Miss. Code §§ 89-9-1 to 89-9-37))
- Topic:
- Assessments · Lien and foreclosure
- Applies to:
- Condo associations
A reasonable assessment under a recorded declaration is a debt of the owner when it is made. It becomes a lien on the condominium only when the management body records a signed, verified notice of assessment with the chancery clerk (amount, description, record owner). Recorded in a condominium lien book by owner name. The lien is prior to later-recorded liens unless the declaration subordinates it — there is no six-month super-priority. It expires one year from the date the notice was recorded unless satisfied, released, or enforcement has started; the management body may extend it up to one additional year by recording a written extension. Enforce by sale under §89-1-55 (power of sale) or any other manner permitted by law. The association may bid at its own sale and may sue for a money judgment without waiving the lien.
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- What does Mississippi §89-9-21 require?
- A reasonable assessment under a recorded declaration is a debt of the owner when it is made. It becomes a lien on the condominium only when the management body records a signed, verified notice of assessment with the chancery clerk (amount, description, record owner). Recorded in a condominium lien book by owner name.
- Who does Mississippi §89-9-21 apply to?
- Mississippi §89-9-21 applies to Condo associations in Mississippi.
- What happens if our condo doesn't comply with §89-9-21?
- 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 §89-9-21?
- 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 Liability of owner for assessment upon condominium; lien on assessed condominium; recording, priority, enforcement, etc., of lien?
- SoShiny is built around the Florida statutes from day one. The features that help you comply with this section are part of every plan — no add-ons, no per-document fees. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Mississippi §89-9-21 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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