Our initial scan found 3 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 2 public PDFs on Heritage Oaks 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.
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8631f2 1c98dd8b3db14aa880ec7a691eb75b69 · Sec. 5 · Page 22
Covenant restricts storing or installing items in rear/fenced areas not visible from the parcel frontage in direct violation of Fla. Stat. § 720.3045.
Operative Clause · Sec. 5 (Page 22)
“The artificial turf must be located so it cannot be directly seen from the street or adjacent neighbors’ yards, and if on an interior lake, the placement must meet the same standards as natural grass.”
Why It’s Flagged
Fla. Stat. § 720.3045
Regardless of any covenants or restrictions in the governing documents, Fla. Stat. § 720.3045 prohibits an HOA from restricting parcel owners or their tenants from installing, displaying, or storing any items on a parcel which are not visible from the parcel’s frontage or an adjacent parcel, including artificial turf, boats, RVs, and vegetable gardens.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
Pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 720.3045, this restriction shall not apply to any items, artificial turf, recreational vehicles, boats, or gardens installed, displayed, or stored on a parcel that are not visible from the parcel's frontage or an adjacent parcel.
REMAINING INITIAL FINDINGS & FULL DOCUMENT SET
2 Additional Issues Flagged in Initial Scan
Unlock exact page coordinates, statutory citations, and counsel discussion notes for all 2 remaining issues—plus load up to 10 PDFs for complete review.
CC&Rs & Declaration HierarchyBylaws, Elections & QuorumArchitectural Review (ARC)Fines, Hearings & Due ProcessLeasing & Rental RestrictionsReserve Studies & AssessmentsOfficial Records InspectionCh. 720 & Ch. 718 & Federal Preemption
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What the Full Analysis Checks & How It Works
Statutory & Federal Check: Audits up to 10 PDFs (CC&Rs, Bylaws, Rules & Amendments) against Florida statutes (Ch. 720 & Ch. 718), Federal law, and local codes.
Cross-Document Hierarchy Check: Flags internal contradictions where Rules, Policies, or Bylaws conflict with your recorded Declaration.
Marked-Up PDFs for Board & Counsel: Boxes each issue on the source page with the controlling statute cited and sample discussion wording.
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Heritage Oaks HOA & Florida Governing Document Audit FAQ
Answers for HOA board members, community association managers (CAMs), association legal counsel, and homeowners reviewing Heritage Oaks HOA’s governing documents under Ch. 720 & Ch. 718.
Homeowners & Community OverviewWhat governing documents were audited for Heritage Oaks HOA in Hobe Sound, Martin County, Florida?
TrueHOA Crystal AI scanned 2 public governing PDF(s) associated with Heritage Oaks HOA (Hobe Sound, Martin County, Florida), including 8631f2 E5ee2f0186e943f094bbcc5ce6a69858 and 8631f2 1c98dd8b3db14aa880ec7a691eb75b69 (primary excerpt: 8631f2 1c98dd8b3db14aa880ec7a691eb75b69), parsing 155 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 Fla. Stat. § 720.3045 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 Heritage Oaks HOA’s governing documents flag 3 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 3 flagged clauses highlight areas where Heritage Oaks 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 (Fla. Stat. § 720.3045), and non-repetitive discussion wording prepared for HOA legal counsel.
Community Association Managers (CAMs)How do Florida HOA property managers use TrueHOA Crystal AI during onboarding or annual compliance reviews?
Community association managers (CAMs, CMCA, AMS, PCAM) and management companies use TrueHOA Crystal AI when onboarding a new Florida HOA or preparing for annual meetings, reserve and assessment reviews, architectural (ARC) disputes, or covenant enforcement. The audit works alongside Vantaca, AppFolio, CINC, and TownSq to give managers an instant, page-cited compliance roadmap across all 10 community PDFs.
Elections & Covenant AmendmentsHow can Heritage Oaks HOA pass a CC&R or Bylaw amendment or run a certified HOA election in Florida?
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