35-8-2
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 interest in common and limited common elements. (6) CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY. The property covered by the declaration and all easements, rights, and interests belonging thereto or intended for the benefit thereof. Where such property is real property there is no requirement that it be contiguous. (7)...
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35-8-9
person having an insurable risk may be precluded from obtaining insurance, individually, at his own expense and for his own benefit, against any risk, whether or not covered by insurance maintained by the association. Such forms of insurance maintained by the association may include but are not limited to the following: a. Insurance covering the entire condominium property against loss by fire and such other hazards as may be desired. b. Liability insurance against any risk, such as death, personal injury, or damage to property, faced by unit owners by virtue of their common or limited common ownership in the condominium property, including but not limited to the acts and omissions of the association, its servants, and employees. (5) The association may have access to each unit from time to time during reasonable hours as may be necessary for the maintenance, repair, or replacement of any common elements or limited common elements therein or accessible therefrom or for making...
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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
(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 elements other than those set forth in subdivision (9) may be conveyed or subjected to a security interest only pursuant to Section 35-8A-312; (9) Grant easements, encroachments, leases, licenses, and concessions through or over the common elements; (10) Impose and receive any payments, fees, or charges for the use, rental, or operation of the common elements, other than limited common elements described in Section 35-8A-202(2) and (4), and for services...
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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
interest in, over, or under land, including structures, fixtures, and other improvements and interests which by custom, usage, or law pass with a conveyance of land though not described in the contract of sale or instrument of conveyance. "Real estate" includes parcels with or without upper or lower boundaries, and spaces that may be filled with air or water. (22) RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES. Use for dwelling or recreational purposes, or both. (23) SECURITY INTEREST. An interest in real estate or personal property created by contract or conveyance, which secures payment or performance of an obligation. The term includes a lien created by a mortgage, vendor's lien, deed of trust, contract for deed, land sales contract, lease intended as security, assignment of lease, rents intended as security, or any similar security device, pledge of an ownership interest in an association, and any other consensual lien or title retention contract intended as security for an obligation. (24) SPECIAL...
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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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