The “Four Maples” case and when a Tennessee association owes a duty to provide security…
July 8, 2013
Some developments, be they condominiums or planned residential developments, are gated. Others provide various types of access control into and out of the development. This access control, in the form of gates, manned access points, cameras, keycards, etc., is generally viewed by the public as security. To the homeowner the additional security is a benefit…
READ MOREWhat 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 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….
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