Who does Mississippi §79-11-183 apply to?

Mississippi §79-11-183 applies to Nonprofit associations in Mississippi.

What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §79-11-183?

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 §79-11-183?

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 §79-11-183

Liability of members for dues, assessments or fees

Statute:: Mississippi §79-11-183 · Chapter NP (Mississippi Nonprofit Corporation Act (Miss. Code Title 79 Ch. 11))
Topic:: Assessments · Corporate dues
Applies to:: Nonprofit associations

A member may become liable to the corporation for dues, assessments, or fees — but an article, a bylaw, or a board resolution authorizing or imposing them does not, of itself, create that liability. For a Mississippi subdivision HOA the obligation to pay almost always comes from the recorded declaration that runs with the lot, not from the corporate paperwork alone.

dues; assessments; fees; bylaw; resolution does not of itself create liability

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How SoShiny helps with Liability of members for dues, assessments or fees

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Frequently asked

What does Mississippi §79-11-183 require?: A member may become liable to the corporation for dues, assessments, or fees — but an article, a bylaw, or a board resolution authorizing or imposing them does not, of itself, create that liability. For a Mississippi subdivision HOA the obligation to pay almost always comes from the recorded declaration that runs with the lot, not from the corporate paperwork alone.
Who does Mississippi §79-11-183 apply to?: Mississippi §79-11-183 applies to Nonprofit associations in Mississippi.
What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §79-11-183?: 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 §79-11-183?: 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 members for dues, assessments or fees?: 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 §79-11-183 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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