Alabama HOA & Condo Association Laws
Alabama regulates condominiums created after 1991 under its Uniform Condominium Act, while homeowners’ associations formed after January 1, 2016 must organize as nonprofit corporations and file governing documents with the county probate judge under the 2015 HOA Act.
Which statutes apply in Alabama?
- Condominiums
- Alabama Uniform Condominium Act (Ala. Code § 35-8A-101 et seq.)
- HOAs / planned communities
- Alabama Homeowners’ Association Act of 2015 (Ala. Code § 35-20-1 et seq.)
Key compliance rules for Alabama boards and managers
- Post-2016 HOAs must record declarations and bylaws with the probate judge and file with the Secretary of State
- Condominium associations owe unit owners access to books and records on reasonable notice
- Assessment liens are enforceable against units, subject to statutory notice requirements
Resale and disclosure requirements
Condominium resales under the Uniform Condominium Act require a resale certificate covering assessments, fees, and the association’s financial condition.
Running associations in Alabama?
Portier369 handles the operational side of Alabama compliance — official records, owner and board notices, reserve and budget tracking, violation due process, and document packages — in one platform built for community association managers.
Frequently asked questions
What law governs condo associations in Alabama?
Condominiums in Alabama are governed by the Alabama Uniform Condominium Act (Ala. Code § 35-8A-101 et seq.). Homeowners associations and planned communities fall under the Alabama Homeowners’ Association Act of 2015 (Ala. Code § 35-20-1 et seq.).
Are resale disclosures required in Alabama?
Condominium resales under the Uniform Condominium Act require a resale certificate covering assessments, fees, and the association’s financial condition.
What software helps Alabama associations stay compliant?
Association management software like Portier369 supports the operational side of Alabama compliance: maintaining official records, distributing meeting notices, tracking reserves and budgets, running violation due process with notices and hearings, and assembling resale document packages.
Nearby state guides
This guide is an educational summary, not legal advice. Statutes are amended regularly — confirm current law with an attorney licensed in Alabama before acting.