Our initial scan found 1 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 4 public PDFs on Ashford Green HOA’s website against current Florida (Ch. 720 & Ch. 718) and federal HOA law—and more issues may exist depending on the documents you load.
✓Ashford Green HOA Bylaws✓Amended And Restated Maintenance Agmt✓Amended and Restated Articles✓Ashford Green at Aberdeen Application+ Add up to 10 PDFs in Full Analysis
Amended And Restated Maintenance Agmt · Sec. 9.7 · Page 8
Declaration references Florida Statutes without express Kaufman language ("as amended from time to time"), risking unconstitutional impairment of contract challenges upon statutory changes.
Operative Clause · Sec. 9.7 (Page 8)
“The amount of any proposed fine or duration of any suspension is recommended by the BOARD for the MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION and must comply with the limitations set forth in CHAPTER 720.”
Why It’s Flagged
Kaufman v. Shere, 347 So. 2d 627 (Fla. 3d DCA 1977); Cohn v. Grand Condo. Ass'n, 62 So. 3d 1120 (Fla. 2011)
Under Florida Supreme Court precedent (Cohn), legislative amendments that impair vested contract rights cannot be applied retroactively to an existing community unless the Declaration contains express language adopting the statute "as amended from time to time" (the Kaufman doctrine).
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
In accordance with Kaufman v. Shere, amend the governing law clause to read: "...governed by Chapter 718 [or 720], Florida Statutes, as the same exists on the date hereof and as the same may be amended from time to time."
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Answers for HOA board members, community association managers (CAMs), association legal counsel, and homeowners reviewing Ashford Green HOA’s governing documents under Ch. 720 & Ch. 718.
Homeowners & Community OverviewWhat governing documents were audited for Ashford Green HOA in Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida?
TrueHOA Crystal AI scanned 4 public governing PDF(s) associated with Ashford Green HOA (Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida), including Ashford Green HOA Bylaws, Amended And Restated Maintenance Agmt, Amended and Restated Articles, and Ashford Green at Aberdeen Application (primary excerpt: Amended And Restated Maintenance Agmt), parsing 365 operative clauses with exact PDF page coordinates. The audit checks CC&Rs (Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions), Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, and Rules & Regulations against Kaufman v. Shere, 347 So. 2d 627 (Fla. 3d DCA 1977); Cohn v. Grand Condo. Ass'n, 62 So. 3d 1120 (Fla. 2011) and Florida Homeowners’ Association Act (Fla. Stat. Ch. 720), Condominium Act (Ch. 718) & Not For Profit Corp. Act (Ch. 617).
HOA Board of DirectorsWhy did Ashford Green HOA’s governing documents flag 1 potential compliance issues, and what should the Board do?
Older HOA Declarations, Bylaws, and Operating Rules frequently contain provisions superseded by subsequent amendments to Florida Homeowners’ Association Act (Fla. Stat. Ch. 720), Condominium Act (Ch. 718) & Not For Profit Corp. Act (Ch. 617) or federal law, or internal hierarchy conflicts where board rules contradict the recorded Declaration. The 1 flagged clauses highlight areas where Ashford Green HOA’s Board of Directors and association counsel can proactively update policies, avoid unenforceable fine or enforcement disputes, and fulfill board fiduciary duties.
HOA & Real Estate AttorneysHow does TrueHOA Crystal AI check Florida HOA governing documents under Ch. 720 & Ch. 718 for association counsel?
TrueHOA Crystal AI ($699 one-time for up to 10 governing PDFs) evaluates every clause against federal law (Fair Housing Act, OTARD 47 C.F.R. § 1.4000 telecommunications rules, federal solar/bankruptcy protections), Florida Homeowners’ Association Act (Fla. Stat. Ch. 720), Condominium Act (Ch. 718) & Not For Profit Corp. Act (Ch. 617), local codes, and cross-document hierarchy (Recorded Declaration > Articles > Bylaws > Rules). Every PDF page is widened by 340pt on the right margin with exact paragraph bounding boxes, statutory citations (Kaufman v. Shere, 347 So. 2d 627 (Fla. 3d DCA 1977); Cohn v. Grand Condo. Ass'n, 62 So. 3d 1120 (Fla. 2011)), and non-repetitive discussion wording prepared for HOA legal counsel.
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