Lake of the Woods Association· Locust Grove, Virginia
Our initial scan found 5 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 3 public PDFs on Lake of the Woods Association’s website against current Virginia (Va. Code Title 55.1 Ch. 18 (POAA) & Ch. 19) and federal HOA law—and more issues may exist depending on the documents you load.
✓Covenants Updated August 2016 after…✓LOWA Bylaws March 18 2026.aspx✓2014 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION New…+ Add up to 10 PDFs in Full Analysis
Covenants Updated August 2016 after… excerpt with statutory citation & redline notes.
Full Analysis Scope
Up to 10 PDFs
Unlocks all 5 initial issues plus any additional documents you load.
EXAMPLE MARKED-UP PAGE · SAMPLE 1 OF 5
Page 21 of Covenants Updated August 2016 after the August 18 Referendum.aspx
Each page is widened by 340pt to place the controlling statute and counsel discussion notes right beside the highlighted clause.
1-page sample from Covenants Updated August 2016 after the August 18 Referendum.aspx (Page 21) showing paragraph highlight, leader line, statutory citation, and discussion notes.
Covenants Updated August 2016 after the August 18 Referendum.aspx · Sec. (n) · Page 21
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. (n) (Page 21)
“television or radio antenna of any kind shall be constructed or erected on any lot after such time”
Why It’s Flagged
47 C.F.R. § 1.4000 (FCC OTARD Rule)
The FCC Over-the-Air Reception Devices rule (47 C.F.R. § 1.4000, as expanded by the 2021 OTARD Report and Order, FCC 21-10) preempts community association restrictions that prohibit, charge application fees for, require prior architectural approval for, or impose sub-1-meter (39.37-inch) diameter caps on the installation, maintenance, or use of television broadcast antennas, direct-broadcast satellite dishes 1 meter or less in diameter, and fixed wireless broadband antennas (including hub and relay antennas) 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, fixed wireless broadband hub/relay device, 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).
REMAINING INITIAL FINDINGS & FULL DOCUMENT SET
4 Additional Issues Flagged in Initial Scan
Unlock exact page coordinates, statutory citations, and counsel discussion notes for all 4 remaining issues—plus load up to 10 PDFs for complete review.
CC&Rs & Declaration HierarchyBylaws, Elections & QuorumArchitectural Review (ARC)Fines, Hearings & Due ProcessLeasing & Rental RestrictionsReserve Studies & AssessmentsOfficial Records InspectionVa. Code Title 55.1 Ch. 18 (POAA) & Ch. 19 & Federal Preemption
FULL GOVERNING DOCUMENT AUDIT · UP TO 10 PDFS · $699
What the Full Analysis Checks & How It Works
Statutory & Federal Check: Audits up to 10 PDFs (CC&Rs, Bylaws, Rules & Amendments) against Virginia statutes (Va. Code Title 55.1 Ch. 18 (POAA) & Ch. 19), Federal law, and local codes.
Cross-Document Hierarchy Check: Flags internal contradictions where Rules, Policies, or Bylaws conflict with your recorded Declaration.
Marked-Up PDFs for Board & Counsel: Boxes each issue on the source page with the controlling statute cited and sample discussion wording.
Need to pass an amendment or run your next board election with immutable proof?
Works alongside Vantaca, AppFolio, CINC, or TownSq to cut manager election time by 98% (30 hours down to 31 minutes) with 80% median turnout increase and sealed, self-proving ballots.
Lake of the Woods Association & Virginia Governing Document Audit FAQ
Answers for HOA board members, community association managers (CAMs), association legal counsel, and homeowners reviewing Lake of the Woods Association’s governing documents under Va. Code Title 55.1 Ch. 18 (POAA) & Ch. 19.
Homeowners & Community OverviewWhat governing documents were audited for Lake of the Woods Association in Locust Grove, Orange County, Virginia?
TrueHOA Crystal AI scanned 3 public governing PDF(s) associated with Lake of the Woods Association (Locust Grove, Orange County, Virginia), including Covenants Updated August 2016 after the August 18 Referendum.aspx, LOWA Bylaws March 18 2026.aspx, and 2014 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION New Logo docx.aspx (primary excerpt: Covenants Updated August 2016 after the August 18 Referendum.aspx), parsing 406 operative clauses with exact PDF page coordinates. The audit checks CC&Rs (Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions), Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, and Rules & Regulations against 47 C.F.R. § 1.4000 (FCC OTARD Rule) and Virginia Property Owners’ Association Act (Va. Code § 55.1-1800) & Virginia Condominium Act (§ 55.1-1900).
HOA Board of DirectorsWhy did Lake of the Woods Association’s governing documents flag 5 potential compliance issues, and what should the Board do?
Older HOA Declarations, Bylaws, and Operating Rules frequently contain provisions superseded by subsequent amendments to Virginia Property Owners’ Association Act (Va. Code § 55.1-1800) & Virginia Condominium Act (§ 55.1-1900) or federal law, or internal hierarchy conflicts where board rules contradict the recorded Declaration. The 5 flagged clauses highlight areas where Lake of the Woods Association’s Board of Directors and association counsel can proactively update policies, avoid unenforceable fine or enforcement disputes, and fulfill board fiduciary duties.
HOA & Real Estate AttorneysHow does TrueHOA Crystal AI check Virginia HOA governing documents under Va. Code Title 55.1 Ch. 18 (POAA) & Ch. 19 for association counsel?
TrueHOA Crystal AI ($699 one-time for up to 10 governing PDFs) evaluates every clause against federal law (Fair Housing Act, OTARD 47 C.F.R. § 1.4000 telecommunications rules, federal solar/bankruptcy protections), Virginia Property Owners’ Association Act (Va. Code § 55.1-1800) & Virginia Condominium Act (§ 55.1-1900), local codes, and cross-document hierarchy (Recorded Declaration > Articles > Bylaws > Rules). Every PDF page is widened by 340pt on the right margin with exact paragraph bounding boxes, statutory citations (47 C.F.R. § 1.4000 (FCC OTARD Rule)), and non-repetitive discussion wording prepared for HOA legal counsel.
Community Association Managers (CAMs)How do Virginia HOA property managers use TrueHOA Crystal AI during onboarding or annual compliance reviews?
Community association managers (CAMs, CMCA, AMS, PCAM) and management companies use TrueHOA Crystal AI when onboarding a new Virginia HOA or preparing for annual meetings, reserve and assessment reviews, architectural (ARC) disputes, or covenant enforcement. The audit works alongside Vantaca, AppFolio, CINC, and TownSq to give managers an instant, page-cited compliance roadmap across all 10 community PDFs.
Elections & Covenant AmendmentsHow can Lake of the Woods Association pass a CC&R or Bylaw amendment or run a certified HOA election in Virginia?
When an audit identifies outdated covenants or bylaws requiring homeowner ratification, or when Lake of the Woods Association conducts its annual board election, TrueHOA Verified Governance® ($0.50 per door per month, unlimited elections and votes) provides secret-ballot and electronic voting compliance, automated quorum tracking, and cryptographically sealed election records that cut manager election administration time by 98%.
