Alabama
HOA Laws
The Alabama Homeowners Association Act applies to all HOAs created on or after January 1, 2016. It establishes requirements for governance, assessments, and homeowner rights. Older associations may still operate under their recorded covenants and the Alabama Nonprofit Corporation Act.
Tracking aid, not legal advice.
SpotHOA monitors Alabama HOA-related statutes weekly. We surface drafts of detected changes here after review. Always confirm with your attorney before relying on any of this for board action. State law changes; this page may lag the actual statute by days.
Governing statutes
Key provisions
- Applies to HOAs created on or after January 1, 2016
- Requires associations to file organizational documents with the probate judge
- Grants associations lien rights for unpaid assessments
- Mandates open meetings and homeowner access to records
Notable features
Relatively new HOA statute (2016). Older HOAs may not be subject to the Act unless they opt in.
Tracking aid, not legal advice.
SpotHOA monitors Alabama HOA-related statutes weekly. We surface drafts of detected changes here after review. Always confirm with your attorney before relying on any of this for board action. State law changes; this page may lag the actual statute by days.