Alabama Uniform Condominium Act of 1991

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The Alabama Uniform Condominium Act of 1991 (the “Act”), applies to all condominiums created after January 1, 1991. However, some sections of this chapter may also apply to condominiums formed before January 1, 1991. For more on the applicability of provisions of this chapter, please read section 35-8A-102.

The Alabama Condominium Act of 1991 is broken down into the following four articles:

Article 1 - General Provisions

Section Name Section Number Short title.§35-8A-101Applicability.§35-8A-102Definitions.§35-8A-103Variation by agreement.§35-8A-104Separate titles and taxation.§35-8A-105Applicability of local ordinances, regulations, and building codes.§35-8A-106Eminent domain.§35-8A-107Supplemental general principles of law applicable.§35-8A-108Construction against implicit repeal.§35-8A-109Chapter to be liberally construed; remedies liberally administered.§35-8A-110

Article 2 - Creation, Alteration, and Termination of Condominiums

Section Name Section Number Creation of condominium.§35-8A-201Unit boundaries.§35-8A-202Construction and validity of declaration and bylaws.§35-8A-203Description of units.§35-8A-204Contents of declaration.§35-8A-205Leasehold condominiums.§35-8A-206Allocation of common element interests, votes, and common expense liabilities.§35-8A-207Limited common elements.§35-8A-208Plats and plans.§35-8A-209Exercise of development rights.§35-8A-210Alterations of units.§35-8A-211Relocation of boundaries between adjoining units.§35-8A-212Subdivision of units.§35-8A-213Monuments as boundaries.§35-8A-214Use for sales purposes.§35-8A-215Easement rights.§35-8A-216Amendment of declaration.§35-8A-217Termination of condominium.§35-8A-218Rights of secured lenders.§35-8A-219Master associations.§35-8A-220Merger or consolidation of condominiums.§35-8A-221

Article 3 - Management of Condominiums

Section Name Section Number Organization of unit owners' association.§35-8A-301Powers of unit owners' association.§35-8A-302Board members and officers.§35-8A-303Transfer of special declarant rights.§35-8A-304Termination of contracts and leases of declarant.§35-8A-305Bylaws.§35-8A-306Upkeep of condominiums.§35-8A-307Meetings.§35-8A-308Quorums.§35-8A-309Voting; proxies.§35-8A-310Tort and contract liability.§35-8A-311Conveyance or encumbrance of common elements.§35-8A-312Insurance.§35-8A-313Surplus funds.§35-8A-314Assessments for common expenses.§35-8A-315Lien for assessments.§35-8A-316Other liens affecting the condominium.§35-8A-317Association records.§35-8A-318Association as trustee.§35-8A-319