Our initial scan found 3 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 2 public PDFs on Lakes of the Four Seasons POA’s website against current Indiana 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. Know the Rules Handbook, Section 6 (Signs and Political Displays) · Page 1
Restricting political signs to a single 18"x24" sign for only 14 days before an election violates Ind. Code § 32-21-13
Operative Clause · Sec. Know the Rules Handbook, Section 6 (Signs and Political Displays) (Page 1)
“Political signs may be placed no earlier than fourteen (14) days prior to an election and must be removed within forty-eight (48) hours after the polls close.”
Why It’s Flagged
Ind. Code § 32-21-13-4 through § 32-21-13-7 (Indiana HOA Political Signs Statute)
Under Ind. Code § 32-21-13-4 and § 32-21-13-5, a homeowners association may NOT prohibit a member from displaying political signs on the member's property during the period beginning **30 days before** the date of the election and ending **5 days after** the date of the election.
Moreover, under Ind. Code § 32-21-13-6(1), the HOA must allow signs at least as large as standard municipal/election yard signs (commonly up to 36"x24" or municipal code limits) and may not cap an owner at a single sign regardless of the number of candidates or ballot questions on the ballot.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
Amend Section Know the Rules Handbook, Section 6 (Signs and Political Displays) to conform with Ind. Code § 32-21-13-4 through § 32-21-13-7 (Indiana HOA Political Signs Statute) prior to board adoption..
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2 Additional Issues Flagged in Initial Scan
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Architectural Review & Exterior Modification Standard Conflict
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