§ 44-3-226. Amendment of Instrument; Presumption of Validity in Court Action
Except to the extent expressly permitted or required by other provisions of this article, the instrument shall be amended only by the agreement of lot owners of lots to which two-thirds of the votes in the association pertain or such larger majority as the instrument may specify; provided, however, that, during any such time as […]
§ 44-3-227. Incorporation as Prerequisite to Submission to Article; Requirements as to Corporate Documents; Board of Directors
Prior to submission to this article, the association shall be duly incorporated either as a business corporation under Chapter 2 of Title 14 or as a nonprofit membership corporation under Chapter 3 of Title 14, as amended. The corporate name of the association shall include the word or words “homeowners,” “property owners,” “community,” “club,” or […]
§ 44-3-228. Presence of Quorums at Meetings
Unless the instrument or bylaws provide otherwise, a quorum shall be deemed present throughout any meeting of the members of the association if persons entitled to cast more than one-third of the votes are present at the beginning of the meeting. Unless the instrument or bylaws specify a larger percentage, the presence of persons entitled […]
§ 44-3-229. Persons Deemed to Be “Lot owner.”
If the instrument provides that any member of the board of directors or any officer of the association must be a lot owner, then, notwithstanding Code Section 44-3-221, the term “lot owner” in such context shall, unless the instrument otherwise provides, be deemed to include, without limitation, any shareholder, director, officer, partner in, or trustee […]
§ 44-3-230. Frequency of Meetings; Notice
Meetings of the members of the association shall be held in accordance with the provisions of the association’s bylaws and in any event shall be called not less frequently than annually. Notice shall be given to each lot owner at least 21 days in advance of any annual or regularly scheduled meeting and at least […]
§ 44-3-231. Powers and Duties of Association; Legal Actions Against Agent or Employee of Association
Except to the extent prohibited by the instrument and subject to any restrictions and limitations specified therein, the association shall have the power to: Employ, retain, dismiss, and replace agents and employees to exercise and discharge the powers and responsibilities of the association; Make or cause to be made additional improvements on and as a […]
§ 44-3-232. Assessments Against Lot Owners as Constituting Lien in Favor of Association; Additional Charges Against Lot Owners; Procedure for Foreclosing Lien; Obligation to Provide Statement of Amounts Due
All sums lawfully assessed by the association against any lot owner or property owners’ association lot, whether for the share of the common expenses pertaining to that lot, fines, or otherwise, and all reasonable charges made to any lot owner or lot for materials furnished or services rendered by the association at the owner’s request […]