Tennessee HOA & Condo Association Laws
Tennessee condos created after 2009 fall under the Condominium Act of 2008 (UCA-based); older regimes remain under the Horizontal Property Act. HOAs are governed by covenants and nonprofit law.
Which statutes apply in Tennessee?
- Condominiums
- Tennessee Condominium Act of 2008 (T.C.A. § 66-27-201 et seq.)
- HOAs / planned communities
- No dedicated HOA statute — recorded declarations, bylaws, and state nonprofit-corporation law govern.
Key compliance rules for Tennessee boards and managers
- UCA-style governance for post-2009 condominiums
- Statutory lien and foreclosure procedures for assessments
- Owner meeting and records rights under the 2008 act
Resale and disclosure requirements
Resale certificates are required for post-2009 condos (T.C.A. § 66-27-409) with assessments, reserves, and insurance.
Running associations in Tennessee?
Portier369 handles the operational side of Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
Condominiums in Tennessee are governed by the Tennessee Condominium Act of 2008 (T.C.A. § 66-27-201 et seq.). Homeowners associations are generally governed by their recorded declarations, bylaws, and state nonprofit-corporation law.
Are resale disclosures required in Tennessee?
Resale certificates are required for post-2009 condos (T.C.A. § 66-27-409) with assessments, reserves, and insurance.
What software helps Tennessee associations stay compliant?
Association management software like Portier369 supports the operational side of Tennessee 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 Tennessee before acting.