Our initial scan found 7 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 3 public PDFs on Chenal Valley POA’s website against current Arkansas and federal HOA law—and more issues may exist depending on the documents you load.
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Community Rules, Architectural & Enforcement Policies · Sec. Chenal Valley Residential Design Guidelines, Section 5.8 · Page 1
Clause prohibits the display of the United States flag, military flags, or residential political signs in violation of 4 U.S.C. § 5 and Ark. Code Ann. §§ 18-11-301, 18-13-108.
Operative Clause · Sec. Chenal Valley Residential Design Guidelines, Section 5.8 (Page 1)
“Political signs, contractor signs, and commercial signs are prohibited on all Lots and Common Areas.”
Under the Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005 (4 U.S.C. § 5), an association may not adopt or enforce any policy that restricts or prevents an owner from displaying the flag of the United States on residential property to which the owner has a separate ownership interest or right to exclusive use.
Under Ark. Code Ann. § 18-11-301, restrictive covenants are strictly construed in favor of free property use and may not impose unrecorded blanket bans on residential political yard signs.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
Pursuant to 4 U.S.C. § 5 and Ark. Code Ann. §§ 18-11-301 and 18-13-108, nothing in the Governing Documents shall prohibit an Owner from respectfully displaying the flag of the United States or Armed Forces flags, or displaying temporary residential political signs subject to reasonable time, place, and manner regulations.
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