Who does Mississippi §89-9-5 apply to?

Mississippi §89-9-5 applies to Condo associations in Mississippi.

What happens if our condo doesn't comply with §89-9-5?

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 §89-9-5?

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 §89-9-5

Definitions

Statute:: Mississippi §89-9-5 · Chapter CONDO (Mississippi Condominium Law (Miss. Code §§ 89-9-1 to 89-9-37))
Topic:: Definitions · Glossary
Applies to:: Condo associations

Defines condominium as a form of ownership in which units of improvements are owned by different owners and each unit has an undivided share in the common areas. Unit, project, common areas, to divide, and real property (fee, leasehold, or any other estate plus the building) are defined here. A plat of separately owned lots is not a condominium under this definition.

definitions; condominium; unit; project; common areas; divide

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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 Mississippi §89-9-5 require?: Defines condominium as a form of ownership in which units of improvements are owned by different owners and each unit has an undivided share in the common areas. Unit, project, common areas, to divide, and real property (fee, leasehold, or any other estate plus the building) are defined here. A plat of separately owned lots is not a condominium under this definition.
Who does Mississippi §89-9-5 apply to?: Mississippi §89-9-5 applies to Condo associations in Mississippi.
What happens if our condo doesn't comply with §89-9-5?: 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 §89-9-5?: 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 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 Mississippi §89-9-5 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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