Complying With Complex Alabama HOA Laws

Homeowners and associations often face disputes over rule enforcement, architectural approvals, maintenance responsibilities and board transparency. At Patrick Collins, LLC, we understand these complexities and provide trusted legal guidance. Our team assists with drafting, amending, interpreting and enforcing governing documents to ensure Homeowners Associations (HOAs) operate smoothly and within the bounds of Alabama law.

With some limitations, Alabama laws allow people and companies to freely enter into agreements that they choose. When you buy a deed-restricted property, you agree to the covenants, the bylaws and other governing documents.

Under Alabama law, HOA can have broad authority. Every HOA has its own set of rules, many of which are complex and sometimes may seem to conflict with each other. Individual homeowners, HOA board members and associations themselves sometimes need an attorney’s guidance to ensure compliance with the laws and rules.

How An Experienced HOA Lawyer Can Assist You

Patrick Collins has over 35 years of experience in law. He has handled many issues and legal cases involving different associations, individuals and management companies. Our firm works to help you understand the laws that apply, make sense of which procedures you must follow and what options may be available.

Some of the matters our attorney can help you with include:

• Governing documents (covenants, articles of incorporation, bylaws, neighborhood rules)
• Document interpretation
• Re-drafting and editing HOA governing documents – and how to get them adopted
• State and local laws, including municipal regulations
• How does the Board determine dues, fees, and assessments?
• Setting up procedures to improve collection
• Enforcing rules and regulations, including architectural guidelines common in most communities
• Enforcement

When you need assistance interpreting, adhering to or enforcing the rules for a Homeowners, Property Owners or Condominium Owners Association, Patrick Collins, LLC, can assist you.

What To Know About The Recent Law Change

Before 2016, HOAs and POAs did not have any requirement to file their documents with the state of Alabama. However, the state put a new law into effect requiring all HOAs formed beginning 2016 to file disclosure documents with the Secretary of State, along with other changes. We have assisted Homeowner Associations with the new filing process, so the association completes every step correctly.

The rules, regulations, procedures and legalese you will encounter in HOA documents can be immensely confusing. You or your Board of Directors do not have to make sense of it on your own.

Trusted Legal Counsel, Close To Home

We assist Homeowners, Property Owners and Condominium Associations primarily located in Daphne, Fairhope, Spanish Fort, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Foley, Robertsdale, Summerdale, Lillian, Elberta, and throughout Baldwin County, Alabama, and in Mobile County, Alabama.

Contact Patrick Collins, LLC, for helpful service regarding HOA compliance. For an initial consultation, call 251-445-5849 or send him an email.

Delivering personal attention, commitment and legal experience to clients for over 35 years.