Riverwalk on the Harpeth HOA· Nashville, Tennessee
Our initial scan found 4 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 2 public PDFs on Riverwalk on the Harpeth HOA’s website against current Tennessee and federal HOA law—and more issues may exist depending on the documents you load.
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Clause permits imposing fines or suspending owner rights without prior written notice and an opportunity to be heard in violation of Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-56-302 & § 66-27-402(a)(11).
“Summary Imposition of Fines Without Notice or Opportunity to Cure — The Board of Directors or its managing agent may impose an immediate fine of $100.00 per occurrence against any Owner for any violation…”
Why It’s Flagged
Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-56-302 & § 66-27-402(a)(11)
Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-27-402(a)(11), the association may, "[a]fter notice and an opportunity to be heard, levy reasonable fines for violations of the declaration, bylaws, and rules and regulations of the association." Similarly, under the Tennessee Nonprofit Corporation Act, Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-56-302, no member may be suspended or subjected to disciplinary sanctions except under a procedure that is fair and reasonable, carried out in good faith, and provides at least 15 days' prior written notice and an opportunity to be heard at least 5 days before the effective date of the sanction.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
Pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-56-302 & § 66-27-402(a)(11), the Association may levy reasonable fines or suspend privileges for violations of the Governing Documents only after providing the Owner at least 15 days' prior written notice stating the alleged violation and an opportunity to be heard before the Board of Directors at least 5 days prior to the effective date of the fine or suspension.
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3 Additional Issues Flagged in Initial Scan
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