Our initial scan found 3 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 2 public PDFs on The Preserve Association’s website against current Minnesota 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. Design Review Guidelines, Section 8.3 (Natural Landscaping and Turf Grass Mandate) · Page 1
Mandating conventional turf grass sod and banning managed natural/pollinator landscapes conflicts with Minnesota natural landscaping protections
Operative Clause · Sec. Design Review Guidelines, Section 8.3 (Natural Landscaping and Turf Grass Mandate) (Page 1)
“Requirement That All Unpaved Yard Areas Be Maintained in Kentucky Bluegrass Sod — All front, side, and rear yard areas of every Lot not occupied by approved structures, driveways, or mulched planting beds…”
Under Minnesota's Managed Natural Landscapes statutes (enacted in 2023/2024 to protect native plants, pollinator habitats, and low-water turf alternatives up to 8 inches or managed native plantings), blanket prohibitions forcing homeowners to maintain high-water Kentucky bluegrass sod and banning rain gardens or pollinator plantings are contrary to state environmental policy and exceed reasonable architectural control under MCIOA.
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For Board & Counsel Review
Amend Section Design Review Guidelines, Section 8.3 (Natural Landscaping and Turf Grass Mandate) to conform with Minn. Stat. § 515B.3-102 & Minn. Stat. § 412.221 / MN Managed Natural Landscapes Law (2023/2024 MN Laws) prior to board adoption.
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Delinquent Assessment Lien, Late Fee & Collection Notice Conflict
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