Tennessee HOA laws.
Start with the right questions.

Which legal framework should a Tennessee board start with?

Multiple Ownership of Property, Title 66 Chapter 27

Tennessee’s Chapter 27 includes the Horizontal Property framework, the Tennessee Condominium Act of 2008, and separate HOA-related provisions. A condominium rule should not automatically be used for a lot-based HOA, and an older condominium may present different applicability questions.

Source: Multiple Ownership of Property, Title 66 Chapter 27 — Justia 2025 statutory reprint ↗

What should your board check first?

• Identify the community type and the relevant part of Chapter 27.
• Check the Act’s applicability provisions before selecting a procedure for an older condominium.
• Verify current code amendments rather than treating the linked 2025 reprint as a certification of current law.

Follow the linked legal and agency sources below to verify the framework and its scope. A chapter title is a starting point; definitions, exceptions, amendments, and effective dates determine how a particular provision applies.

Tennessee questions, with sources

A practical research checklist for your board

The questions below are a way to organize your research, rather than a list of legal requirements that necessarily applies to every Tennessee association.

1. Establish what your community is

Collect the recorded declaration or master deed, amendments, articles, and bylaws. Note the creation date, whether lots or condominium units are involved, and whether a developer still holds control. Ask counsel which statutory provisions apply to that combination.

2. Match the decision to the right procedure

For a meeting or election, locate the applicable notice, quorum, voting, and minutes provisions. For a budget or assessment, check who has approval authority and what disclosures are required. For enforcement, confirm the association’s authority, notice process, and any hearing or dispute-resolution steps before sending a demand.

3. Organize the evidence and responsibilities

Keep a clear record of the rule being relied on, the decision made, the people responsible, and the supporting documents. Separate a software reminder from a legal deadline: entering a date does not establish that the date is correct. Review retention, access, and privacy obligations before sharing owner records.

4. Verify changes before acting

Open the official text, check its edition, and read amendment and effective-date notes. A bill, future operative provision, old PDF, and current statute can say different things. Have a qualified Tennessee attorney review a disputed covenant, collection action, amendment, or other decision with legal consequences.