Our initial scan found 1 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 3 public PDFs on Bella Vista POA’s website against current Arkansas (Ark. Code Title 18 Ch. 13 & Title 4 Ch. 33) 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. 2 · Page 1
Covenant authorizes unlawful self-help termination of essential residential utilities, warrantless self-help lot/unit entry or demolition, lockouts, or denial of ingress/egress.
Operative Clause · Sec. 2 (Page 1)
“Suspension of Wa It shall be the policy of the Association that prior to suspension of water service of any Member for non-payment of assessments (where an account is 60 or more days past due and no…”
Why It’s Flagged
Ark. Code Ann. § 18-13-108; Ark. Code Ann. §§ 18-13-101 et seq. & Title 4, Ch. 33; Restatement (Third) of Property: Servitudes § 4.9 (Arkansas Prohibition on Self-Help Lockout & Utility Termination)
Under Arkansas law (Ark. Code Ann. § 18-13-108.
Ark. Code Ann. §§ 18-13-101 et seq. & Title 4, Ch. 33), an association may not impair an owner's appurtenant right of vehicular and pedestrian ingress and egress to their residence or engage in non-judicial self-help termination of essential residential utilities (water, electricity, gas, sewer).
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
1Under no circumstances shall any suspension of privileges impair the right of an Owner or occupant to have vehicular and pedestrian ingress to and egress from their Lot or Unit, nor shall the Association disconnect essential residential utility services, execute non-judicial self-help entry/demolition, or conduct non-judicial lockouts, in accordance with Ark. Code Ann. § 18-13-108.
2Ark. Code Ann. §§ 18-13-101 et seq. & Title 4, Ch. 33.
3Restatement (Third) of Property: Servitudes § 4.9 (Arkansas Prohibition on Self-Help Lockout & Utility Termination).
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Bella Vista POA & Arkansas Governing Document Audit FAQ
Answers for HOA board members, community association managers (CAMs), association legal counsel, and homeowners reviewing Bella Vista POA’s governing documents under Ark. Code Title 18 Ch. 13 & Title 4 Ch. 33.
Homeowners & Community OverviewWhat governing documents were audited for Bella Vista POA in Bella Vista, Benton County, Arkansas?
TrueHOA Crystal AI scanned 3 public governing PDF(s) associated with Bella Vista POA (Bella Vista, Benton County, Arkansas), including Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions; Community Rules, Architectural & Enforcement Policies; and Association Bylaws (primary excerpt: Community Rules, Architectural & Enforcement Policies), parsing 7 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 Ark. Code Ann. § 18-13-108; Ark. Code Ann. §§ 18-13-101 et seq. & Title 4, Ch. 33; Restatement (Third) of Property: Servitudes § 4.9 (Arkansas Prohibition on Self-Help Lockout & Utility Termination) and Arkansas Horizontal Property Act (Ark. Code § 18-13-101) & Nonprofit Corporation Act (§ 4-33-101).
HOA Board of DirectorsWhy did Bella Vista POA’s governing documents flag 1 potential compliance issues, and what should the Board do?
Older HOA Declarations, Bylaws, and Operating Rules frequently contain provisions superseded by subsequent amendments to Arkansas Horizontal Property Act (Ark. Code § 18-13-101) & Nonprofit Corporation Act (§ 4-33-101) or federal law, or internal hierarchy conflicts where board rules contradict the recorded Declaration. The 1 flagged clauses highlight areas where Bella Vista POA’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 Arkansas HOA governing documents under Ark. Code Title 18 Ch. 13 & Title 4 Ch. 33 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), Arkansas Horizontal Property Act (Ark. Code § 18-13-101) & Nonprofit Corporation Act (§ 4-33-101), 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 (Ark. Code Ann. § 18-13-108; Ark. Code Ann. §§ 18-13-101 et seq. & Title 4, Ch. 33; Restatement (Third) of Property: Servitudes § 4.9 (Arkansas Prohibition on Self-Help Lockout & Utility Termination)), and non-repetitive discussion wording prepared for HOA legal counsel.
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