General information, not legal advice. Landlord-tenant rules change, and cities and counties can add their own. Check the current statute and local ordinances, and talk to a licensed attorney before you act.
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The short version
- Generally, condominiums created since 2008 follow the Tennessee Condominium Act of 2008, older condominiums the Horizontal Property Act, and homeowner associations their recorded covenants and the Nonprofit Corporation Act.
Tennessee condominiums created since 2008 follow the Tennessee Condominium Act of 2008, older ones the Horizontal Property Act, and many homeowner associations are nonprofit corporations governed by their recorded covenants.
Tennessee hoa laws at a glance
| Rule | Tennessee | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Governing law | Generally, condominiums created since 2008 follow the Tennessee Condominium Act of 2008, older condominiums the Horizontal Property Act, and homeowner associations their recorded covenants and the Nonprofit Corporation Act. | Tennessee Condominium Act of 2008 and Horizontal Property Act |
The governing law
Association rules come in layers: state law first, then the declaration, the bylaws and finally board rules. A rule that conflicts with a higher layer usually fails.
Governing law. Generally, condominiums created since 2008 follow the Tennessee Condominium Act of 2008, older condominiums the Horizontal Property Act, and homeowner associations their recorded covenants and the Nonprofit Corporation Act. (Tennessee Condominium Act of 2008 and Horizontal Property Act)
Records
We could not confirm a statewide rule here. Check your county court or a local attorney.
Board meetings
We could not confirm a statewide rule here. Check your county court or a local attorney.
Assessments, liens and collections
We could not confirm a statewide rule here. Check your county court or a local attorney.
Rental restrictions
We could not confirm a statewide rule here. Check your county court or a local attorney.
Mistakes to avoid
- Holding board decisions without the notice owners are entitled to.
- Not keeping records ready for owner requests.
- Fining owners without the notice and hearing steps in the governing documents.
- Enforcing rental rules that are not in the recorded documents.
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General information, not legal advice.
Verify current law
We last checked these Tennessee rules on . Laws change and cities can add their own, so confirm the current text before you rely on it, and talk to a Tennessee attorney about your situation.
Laws named on this page
- Tennessee Condominium Act of 2008 and Horizontal Property Act
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Asked by landlords in this state.
Which law governs HOAs in Tennessee?
Generally, condominiums created since 2008 follow the Tennessee Condominium Act of 2008, older condominiums the Horizontal Property Act, and homeowner associations their recorded covenants and the Nonprofit Corporation Act. Source: Tennessee Condominium Act of 2008 and Horizontal Property Act.