Our initial scan found 3 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 1 public PDF on Lake Panorama Association’s website against current Iowa and federal HOA law—and more issues may exist depending on the documents you load.
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Association Bylaws · Article IV, Section 7 · Page 1
Validating member action by written ballot when total ballots cast fall below the meeting quorum threshold violates Iowa Code § 504.708.
Operative Clause · Article IV, Section 7 (Page 1)
“Action by Written Ballot Without Meeting — Any action required or permitted to be taken at an annual or special meeting of the Members may be approved by written or electronic ballot without a meeting if…”
Why It’s Flagged
Iowa Code § 504.708
Under Iowa Code § 504.708(3), approval by written ballot under that section is valid only when the number of votes cast by ballot equals or exceeds the quorum required to be present at a meeting authorizing the action, and the number of approvals equals or exceeds the number of votes that would be required to approve the matter at a meeting.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
Amend Article IV, Section 7 to conform with Iowa Code § 504.708 prior to board adoption..
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