Our initial scan found 6 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 3 public PDFs on Sandia Heights HOA’s website against current New Mexico 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. Dispute Resolution Policy (Updated Dec 10, 2025), Section 3 · Page 1
NM Manual Attorney Audit Finding (Dispute Resolution Policy (Updated Dec 10, 2025), Section 3 — [Dispute Resolution Policy (Updated Dec 10, 2025), Section 3] Recording Advisory Notices of Non-Compliance with Bernalillo County Clerk — 3. Advisory Notices of Non-Compliance. In addition to the dispute-resolution methods described above, the Association may communicate with lot owners regarding unresolved covenant concerns through advisory notices, such as a Notice of Non-Compliance. Such notices: Serve solely as written advisories intended to encourage voluntary compliance, and May be recorded with the Bernalillo County Clerk, at the Board's discretion, when the severity, duration, or impact of the issue warrants public disclosure.): Governing document provision conflicts with NMSA 1978, §§ 47-16-1 to 47-16-19 (New Mexico Homeowners Association Act); NMSA 1978, §§ 47-7A-1 to 47-7D-20 (New Mexico Condominium Act) or lacks mandatory statutory safeguards.
Operative Clause · Sec. Dispute Resolution Policy (Updated Dec 10, 2025), Section 3 (Page 1)
“In addition to the dispute-resolution methods described above, the Association may communicate with lot owners regarding unresolved covenant concerns through advisory notices, such as a Notice of…”
Why It’s Flagged
NMSA 1978, §§ 47-16-1 to 47-16-19 (New Mexico Homeowners Association Act); NMSA 1978, §§ 47-7A-1 to 47-7D-20 (New Mexico Condominium Act)
Manual attorney review identified statutory and enforceability compliance risks under NMSA 1978, §§ 47-16-1 to 47-16-19 (New Mexico Homeowners Association Act).
NMSA 1978, §§ 47-7A-1 to 47-7D-20 (New Mexico Condominium Act).
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
1Amend Section Dispute Resolution Policy (Updated Dec 10, 2025), Section 3 to conform with NMSA 1978, §§ 47-16-1 to 47-16-19 (New Mexico Homeowners Association Act).
2NMSA 1978, §§ 47-7A-1 to 47-7D-20 (New Mexico Condominium Act) prior to board adoption..
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5 Additional Issues Flagged in Initial Scan
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