What is a “Unit” in a Tennessee Condominium?
June 24, 2013
Previously, we briefly touched on what is a Unit in a condominium development. Given that there is often a great deal of confusion about what a Unit Owner in a condominium development in Tennessee actually owns, it seems prudent to expand upon the concept of what a Unit actually is. First, there is no common…
READ MOREA Story About Architectural Covenants….
April 29, 2013
Another recent homeowners association case out of Texas addresses issues surrounding architectural covenants. Bill and Candi Fry own a home in Mineola, Texas, which is part of the Spring Lakes HOA. Bill is a member of the Texas Air National Guard. In early 2010, he was preparing to leave home for training and a tour…
READ MOREA Condominium Association is created and governed by its Master Deed/Declaration
April 8, 2013
A condominium association, though similar in many respects to a homeowners association, is more complex. It has protective covenants and common areas. It levies assessments as provided in its declaration or master deed. However, the maintenance of its common areas are likely more expensive and the declaration or master deed also creates the individual units….
READ MOREA Homeowners Association is governed by CCRs
April 1, 2013
A homeowners association governs a single-family, planned development made up of lots. Typically, these lots are shown on a plat. The plat will subdivide a larger parcel of real estate into individual lots which are improved and sold. The plat may also include common areas. Typical common areas are entrance features, private roads, walkways, ponds…
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