Alabama law · Homeowners' Associations

Ala. Code § 35-20-8

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What this section does for you

Makes the declaration prevail over the association's other governing documents when the two conflict, relevant since architectural authority is often rooted in the declaration.
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If a conflict exists between the declaration and the governing documents of a homeowners' association, the declaration prevails, except to the extent that the declaration is inconsistent with this chapter.

Ala. Code § 35-20-8

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