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Know Your LawTN

Which Tennessee Laws Govern Your HOA or Condo?

Tennessee has no general HOA statute (a bill is pending). Condos run on the Condominium Act of 2008 (T.C.A. §§ 66-27-401), HOAs on covenants plus the Nonprofit Corporation Act (ch. 48).

June 1, 2026 · 2 min read

Rules & EnforcementTN

When Is a Tennessee HOA Rule Unenforceable?

A Tennessee rule has to fit within the master deed (condos) or CC&Rs (HOAs), follow the documents' procedure, be applied evenhandedly, and yield to federal law.

June 1, 2026 · 3 min read

Records & TransparencyTN

Getting Your Tennessee HOA's Records

Tennessee records access depends on community type — Condominium Act of 2008 for condos, CC&Rs plus the Nonprofit Corporation Act (T.C.A. Title 48) for non-condo HOAs.

June 1, 2026 · 2 min read

Fines & PenaltiesTN

Challenging an HOA Fine in Tennessee

Tennessee has no statewide HOA fines statute — and T.C.A. § 66-27-415 lets condo associations include fines in the statutory lien. Non-condo HOA fines flow entirely from the CC&Rs.

June 1, 2026 · 3 min read

Liens & ForeclosureTN

Can a Tennessee HOA or Condo Foreclose Over Dues?

Tennessee condos have a six-month super-priority lien under T.C.A. § 66-27-415, uniquely capped at 1% of the first mortgage and extinguished if not enforced within 6 years.

June 1, 2026 · 4 min read

Meetings & GovernanceTN

Attending HOA Meetings in Tennessee

Tennessee meeting rights depend on community type — Condominium Act of 2008 for condos, recorded CC&Rs plus the Nonprofit Corporation Act (T.C.A. Title 48) for non-condo HOAs.

June 1, 2026 · 2 min read