Tenn. Code Ann. §66-27-706
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Homeowners' Association -- Special Assessment Levies for Nonessential Amenities
Enacted 2024. Requires a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of total HOA members to levy a special assessment for a nonessential amenity (pools, tennis courts, clubhouses -- not roads, utilities, or amenities described in the declaration but not yet built). The HOA must provide members with financing or a payment plan. Critically, the HOA may NOT foreclose on a property for failure to pay a special assessment for a nonessential amenity.
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Assessment
| Ref | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Requires a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of total HOA members to levy a special assessment for a nonessential amenity (pools, tennis courts, clubhouses -- not roads, utilities, or amenities described in the declaration but not yet built). | |
| The HOA must provide members with financing or a payment plan. | |
| (b)(1) | At least a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the total members in the homeowners' association |
Enforcement
| Ref | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Critically, the HOA may NOT foreclose on a property for failure to pay a special assessment for a nonessential amenity. |
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