35-8-2
Section 35-8-2 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: (1) ASSOCIATION. The entity responsible for the administration and management of the condominium property. (2) COMMON ELEMENTS. A part or parts of the condominium property as set forth in the declaration in which all of the unit owners have an undivided interest. (3) COMMON EXPENSES. The expenses arising out of ownership of common elements for which the unit owners are liable to the association in accordance with the declaration and bylaws. (4) COMMON SURPLUS. The excess of all receipts of the association arising out of ownership of common elements over the amount of common expenses. (5) CONDOMINIUM. The form of ownership of real or personal property or a combination thereof under a declaration providing for ownership of units of the property by one or more owners. Such units may consist of private elements together with an undivided...
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35-8-9
Section 35-8-9 Duties and responsibilities of association for administration and management of property. The association provided for by the declaration shall be responsible for the administration and management of the condominium property in accordance with this chapter, the declaration, and the bylaws. The association may be incorporated or unincorporated. All unit owners will be stockholders or members. Unless otherwise provided in the declaration, the association, acting through its officers or governing board, shall have the powers enumerated below: (1) The association may maintain, repair, replace, clean, and sanitize the common and limited common elements. (2) The association may assess and collect funds and may pay for common expenses and limited common expenses out of such funds as are appropriate. (3) In addition to the enforcement of the covenants and restrictions concerning use, occupancy, and transfer of units which are included in the declaration pursuant to section...
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35-8-12
Section 35-8-12 Liability, actions, and service of process. (a) Neither the association nor any unit owner shall be liable for the individual acts or omissions of any other unit owner. (b) All actions seeking liability of unit owners arising by virtue of their condominium ownership and who are not liable by reason of any act or omission on their own part shall be directed against the association and defended by the association. Where plaintiff's demand exceeds unit owner insurance established by the association, such unit owner must be given notice by the association and shall have the right at his own expense to individual representation by counsel. (c) A unit owner, not liable by reason of any act or omission on his own part, shall have no liability for any settlement, judgment, or cost of defense incurred by the association with relation to limited common elements in which he has no interest. (d) A unit owner shall be liable for no more than a pro rata share of any settlement,...
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35-8A-302
Section 35-8A-302 Powers of unit owners' association. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), and subject to the provisions of the declaration, the association may: (1) Adopt and amend bylaws and rules and regulations; (2) Adopt and amend budgets for revenues, expenditures, and reserves and impose and collect assessments for common expenses from unit owners; (3) Hire and discharge managing agents and other employees, agents, and independent contractors; (4) Institute, defend, or intervene in litigation or administrative proceedings in its own name on behalf of itself or two or more unit owners on matters affecting the condominium; (5) Make contracts and incur liabilities; (6) Regulate the use, maintenance, repair, replacement, and modification of common elements; (7) Cause additional improvements to be made as a part of the common elements; (8) Acquire, hold, encumber, and convey in its own name any right, title, or interest to real or personal property, but interests in the common...
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35-8-16
Section 35-8-16 Liens against condominium property generally. (a) Except as otherwise provided in Section 35-8-18, subsequent to recording the declaration as provided in this chapter and while the property remains subject to this chapter, no lien shall arise or be effective against the condominium property as a whole. During such period, liens or encumbrances shall arise or be created only against each unit in the same manner and under the same conditions in every respect as liens or encumbrances may arise or be created upon or against any other separate parcel of real property subject to individual ownership; provided, that no labor performed or materials furnished with the consent or at the request of a unit owner or his agent, his contractor or subcontractor shall be the basis for the filing of a lien against the unit or any other property of any other unit owner not expressly consenting to or requesting the same, except that such express consent shall be deemed to be given by the...
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35-8-7
Section 35-8-7 Establishment of condominium property; contents of declaration. Condominium property shall be established by recording a properly executed declaration as set forth in Section 35-8-11. A declaration shall be executed with the formalities of a deed to real property. It shall be executed by all persons having title of record or lien interests of record to such real property, not including mineral interests, royalty interests, rights-of-way, and easements. In addition to such other provisions as may be desired, not inconsistent with this chapter, the declaration shall contain: (1) A statement submitting the property described to the provisions of this chapter; (2) The name by which the condominium is to be identified, which name shall include the word "condominium" or be followed by the words "a condominium"; (3) A legal description of the land included; (4) Plans or other graphic or narrative description of the property in sufficient detail to identify common elements,...
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35-8A-103
Section 35-8A-103 Definitions. In the declaration and bylaws, unless specifically provided otherwise or the context otherwise requires, and in this chapter, the following terms are defined as set forth below: (1) AFFILIATE OF A DECLARANT. Any person who controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a declarant. A person "controls" a declarant if the person (i) is a general partner, officer, director, or employer of the declarant, (ii) directly or indirectly or acting in concert with one or more other persons, or through one or more subsidiaries, owns, controls, holds with power to vote, or holds proxies representing more than 20 percent of the voting interest in the declarant, (iii) controls in any manner the election of a majority of the directors of the declarant, or (iv) has contributed more than 20 percent of the capital of the declarant. A person "is controlled by" a declarant if the declarant (i) is a general partner, officer, director, or employer of the person,...
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35-8A-403
Section 35-8A-403 Offering statement - General provisions. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), an offering statement must contain or fully and accurately disclose the following information with regard to the condominium, including a proposed condominium: (1) The name and principal address of the declarant; (2) The name and the address, legal description, or other description of the location of the condominium, and the number and types of units in the condominium; (3) A general description of the condominium, including to the extent possible, number and types of buildings, structures, and amenities the declarant is obligated to build, and declarant's schedule of commencement and completion of construction of buildings, structures, and amenities the declarant is obligated to include in the condominium; (4) Copies of the declaration, as well as any recorded plats, plans, easements, covenants, conditions, restrictions, and reservations affecting the condominium; the certificate or...
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35-8-10
Section 35-8-10 Bylaws of association. The bylaws govern the administration and management of the condominium property by the association. In addition to such other provisions as may be desired, not inconsistent with this chapter or the declaration, the bylaws shall contain: (1) The form of administration, indicating the titles of the officers and governing board of the association, if any, and specifying the powers, duties, and manner of selection, removal, and compensation, if any, of officers and board members. (2) The name and residence address of the person designated as agent to receive service of process upon the association if the association is not incorporated. Such agent must be a resident of this state. (3) The method of calling meetings of unit owners, the percentage of unit owners or voting rights required to make decisions regarding administration and management of the condominium property and to constitute a quorum, but such bylaws may nevertheless provide that unit...
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35-8-17
Section 35-8-17 Liens in favor of association. The association shall have a lien on each unit for any unpaid assessment duly made by the association for a share of common expenses, limited common expenses or otherwise, together with interest thereon and, if authorized by the declaration or bylaws, reasonable attorney's fees. Such lien shall be effective from and after the time of recording in the public records of the county in which the unit is located of a claim of lien stating the description of the unit, the name of the record owner, the amount due, and the date when due. Such claim of lien shall include only sums which are due and payable when the claim of lien is recorded and shall be signed and verified by an officer or agent of the association. Upon full payment of all sums secured by the lien, the party making payment shall be entitled to a recordable satisfaction of lien. All such liens shall be subordinate to any lien for taxes, the lien of any mortgage of record, and any...
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