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View the complete Alabama guide →Which Alabama Laws Actually Govern Your HOA or Condo?
Alabama's HOA Act applies only to communities created on or after January 1, 2016. Older HOAs, condos, and the nonprofit corporation law sit elsewhere.
May 28, 2026 · 2 min read
Rules & EnforcementALWhen Is an Alabama HOA Rule Unenforceable?
Alabama's HOA Act conditions board powers on reasonableness, the declaration controls what rules can do, and federal law trumps conflicting rules.
May 28, 2026 · 2 min read
Fines & PenaltiesALFighting an HOA Fine in Alabama: What Governs the Power
Alabama's HOA Act limits fines to 'reasonable' ones and requires notice and an opportunity to be heard — older HOAs follow their governing documents instead.
May 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Liens & ForeclosureALCan an Alabama HOA Foreclose Over Unpaid Dues?
Alabama's HOA Act gives a statutory lien for unpaid assessments — with a 12-month recording window, 30-day certified-mail notice, and court enforcement.
May 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Meetings & GovernanceALAttending HOA Board Meetings in Alabama
Alabama's HOA Act covers board elections, but most meeting and notice rules come from the bylaws and the Nonprofit Corporation Law. How the layers fit.
May 28, 2026 · 2 min read
Records & TransparencyALGetting Your HOA's Records in Alabama
Alabama's HOA Act gives owners access to records within 30 days of a written request — older HOAs rely on the bylaws and Nonprofit Corporation Law instead.
May 28, 2026 · 2 min read