Our initial scan found 9 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 1 public PDF on Highpointe Ranch HOA’s website against current South Dakota and federal HOA law—and more issues may exist depending on the documents you load.
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“Signs: Blanket Prohibition on Signs (Excluding Political/Election Signs) — Section 1.5 Signs. No signs of any kind shall be displayed to the public view on any Lot, provided, however, that it shall be…”
Why It’s Flagged
4 U.S.C. § 5 (Freedom to Display the American Flag Act) & SDCL Ch. 43-15A
Under 4 U.S.C. § 5 and South Dakota property governance principles (SDCL Ch. 43-15A), an association may not enforce any covenant or rule that prohibits an owner from respectfully displaying the flag of the United States or imposes an unreasonable blanket ban on temporary political signs on the owner’s property.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
Pursuant to 4 U.S.C. § 5 and SDCL Ch. 43-15A, owners may respectfully display the flag of the United States, the flag of the State of South Dakota, and noncommercial political signs on their property subject only to reasonable size and placement standards.
REMAINING INITIAL FINDINGS & FULL DOCUMENT SET
8 Additional Issues Flagged in Initial Scan
Unlock exact page coordinates, statutory citations, and counsel discussion notes for all 8 remaining issues—plus load up to 10 PDFs for complete review.
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Potential Issue Surfaced in Initial Scan
Document
Severity
#2
Satellite Dish & Antenna Prior-Approval / Ban Preemption Conflict
Declaration / CC&Rs
CRITICAL EXCEPTION
#3
Official Records Inspection Window & Access Procedure Conflict
Declaration / CC&Rs
STATUTORY GAP
#4
Clothesline / Solar Energy Installation Restriction Conflict
Declaration / CC&Rs
HIGH LEGAL RISK
#5
Leasing & Occupancy Rule Hierarchy Conflict
Declaration / CC&Rs
HIGH LEGAL RISK
#6
Governance And Elections Statutory & Governance Exposure
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