The Fairways at Laguna Oaks Condominium Association· Middle Township, New Jersey
Our initial scan found 6 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 2 public PDFs on The Fairways at Laguna Oaks Condominium Association’s website against current New Jersey 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. Property Rules & Regulations - Television, Radio Antennas · Page 1
Blanket ban, sub-1-meter size cap, or prior approval requirement on satellite dishes or antennas is preempted by federal FCC OTARD regulations.
Operative Clause · Sec. Property Rules & Regulations - Television, Radio Antennas (Page 1)
“These devices may be located wholly within the interior of the home.”
Why It’s Flagged
47 C.F.R. § 1.4000 (OTARD Rule)
The FCC Over-the-Air Reception Devices rule (47 C.F.R. § 1.4000) preempts community association restrictions that prohibit, require prior architectural approval for, or impose sub-1-meter (39.37-inch) diameter caps on the installation, maintenance, or use of antennas and satellite dishes 1 meter or less in diameter situated on property within the exclusive use or control of the owner/tenant.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
Provided that this restriction shall not prohibit or require prior approval for any owner or occupant installing an antenna or satellite dish of one meter (39.37 inches) or less in diameter within areas under the owner's or occupant's exclusive use or control, in accordance with FCC OTARD regulations (47 C.F.R. § 1.4000).
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5 Additional Issues Flagged in Initial Scan
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