The Difference Between Non-Profit and Tax Exempt
March 21, 2014

In representing condominium and homeowners associations, I often have to correct misinformation about the nature of such entities.  Recently, I have seen many members and Boards mention that their associations are 501(c)(3)’s.  They are not. This is a common misconception regarding the nature of condominium and homeowners associations.  In Tennessee mandatory condominium and homeowners associations…

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Amending Association Documents
November 4, 2013

Often we are asked about amendments to CCRs, master deeds, or bylaws.  An amendment to a master deed, CCRs, or bylaws is fairly simple.  It is a document that alters or otherwise changes a provision in the existing document.  The amendment may add, delete, or substitute language or exhibits in a master deed, CCRs, or…

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Required Records for Tennessee Condominium Associations
October 21, 2013

As mentioned before, the Tennessee Condominium Act of 2008, Tenn. Code § 66-27-201, et seq. (the “Condominium Act”), applies to all condominium developments completed in Tennessee after January 1, 2009, and in parts to all condominium developments in Tennessee as to matters that arise after January 1, 2009.  One of the statutes that may potentially…

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What are the differences between HOAs and Condominiums Associations?
March 25, 2013

There are two types of associations in Tennessee, homeowners associations and condominium associations. While there are many similarities between the two, there are important differences. These differences impact how the association act and what they can and cannot do. The major difference between homeowners associations and condominiums associations revolves around the type of real property…

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