Condominium and HOA records access in Alabama

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Alabama
Who may requestUnit owners and agents; HOA members and buyers under contract
DeadlineHOAs 30 days; condo resale certificate 10 days
Fees$25 condo assessment statement; other fees reasonable
ComplaintsCircuit court; no state regulator
PenaltyNo fine; condo courts may award fees to either side
CountryUnited States
Checked against official textOctober 30, 2026

In Alabama, the law sets who may see the records of an unit owners' association, how quickly they must be provided, what may be charged for them, and where an owner can complain.[1][2][3] This summary was checked against the official text on October 30, 2026.

This is general information, not legal advice. Check the official text in the references before relying on it.

Who may request records

Unit owners and agents; HOA members and buyers under contract.

Deadlines

HOAs 30 days; condos none; 5 business days if nonprofit.

Fees

CertificateCondo resale certificate in 10 days, no cap; binding
Other documentsA reasonable fee; no per-page cap

Complaints and penalties

Where to complainCircuit court; no state regulator
Penalty for not complyingNo fine; condo courts may award fees to either side

References

  1. Code of Ala. s.35-8A-318 (Association records).
  2. Code of Ala. s.35-8A-409 (Resales of units).
  3. Code of Ala. ss.35-8A-101 to 35-8A-417 (including 102, 110, 301, 302, 303, 308, 315, 316, 401, 414).
  4. Code of Ala. ss.35-20-1 to 35-20-14 (Alabama Homeowners' Association Act), especially s.35-20-13.
  5. Code of Ala. ss.10A-3A-4.01 to 10A-3A-4.07 (nonprofit records and inspection).
  6. Code of Ala. ss.10A-3A-1.01, 10A-3A-14.01, 10A-3A-14.03 (application and transition).
  7. Code of Ala. s.10A-3-2.32 (old nonprofit books and records) and s.10A-1-3.32 (inspection rights of other domestic entities).
  8. Alabama Legislature, ALISON act record for Act 2026-495 (HB 248, 2026 RS), effective 2026-08-01.
  9. Act 2026-495 (HB 248, 2026 RS), enrolled text, including ss.3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 and amended ss.10A-1-3.32, 10A-3A-4.02 to 4.04.
  10. Act 2023-503 (HB 267, 2023 RS), enrolled text, original ss.10A-1-3.32, 10A-3A-4.02 to 4.04 and 4.20.
  11. ALISON instrument records (status) for 2026 HB 248, SB 187, HB 260, SB 121 and 2024 SB 344, queried 2026-10-30 through the site's data service (.

See also: records law in other jurisdictions.