Our initial scan found 7 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 3 public PDFs on Inverness Master HOA’s website against current Alabama and federal HOA law—and more issues may exist depending on the documents you load.
✓Association Bylaws✓CC&Rs / Declaration✓Rules & Enforcement Policies+ Add up to 10 PDFs in Full Analysis
Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions · Sec. Protective Covenants & Architectural Control Guidelines, Section 4.1 · Page 1
Blanket ban, sub-1-meter size cap, or prior approval requirement on satellite dishes or antennas is preempted by federal FCC OTARD regulations.
Operative Clause · Sec. Protective Covenants & Architectural Control Guidelines, Section 4.1 (Page 1)
“Absolute Prohibition on Exterior Antennas, Satellite Dishes, and Solar Collectors — No exterior television or radio antenna, satellite dish, solar panel, or other electronic receiving or transmitting…”
Why It’s Flagged
47 C.F.R. § 1.4000 (OTARD Rule)
The FCC Over-the-Air Reception Devices rule (47 C.F.R. § 1.4000) preempts community association restrictions that prohibit, require prior architectural approval for, or impose sub-1-meter (39.37-inch) diameter caps on the installation, maintenance, or use of antennas and satellite dishes 1 meter or less in diameter situated on property within the exclusive use or control of the owner/tenant.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
Provided that this restriction shall not prohibit or require prior approval for any owner or occupant installing an antenna or satellite dish of one meter (39.37 inches) or less in diameter within areas under the owner's or occupant's exclusive use or control, in accordance with FCC OTARD regulations (47 C.F.R. § 1.4000).
REMAINING INITIAL FINDINGS & FULL DOCUMENT SET
6 Additional Issues Flagged in Initial Scan
Unlock exact page coordinates, statutory citations, and counsel discussion notes for all 6 remaining issues—plus load up to 10 PDFs for complete review.
#
Potential Issue Surfaced in Initial Scan
Document
Severity
#2
Clothesline / Solar Energy Installation Restriction Conflict
Declaration / CC&Rs
HIGH LEGAL RISK
#3
Management Certificate & Public Registry Filing Gap
Rules & Policies
STATUTORY GAP
#4
Fining Notice & Independent Hearing Committee Due-Process Gap
Need to pass an amendment or run your next board election with immutable proof?
Works alongside Vantaca, AppFolio, CINC, or TownSq to cut manager election time by 98% (30 hours down to 31 minutes) with 80% median turnout increase and sealed, self-proving ballots.