Our initial scan found 6 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 2 public PDFs on Kensington at Tampa Palms HOA’s website against current Florida (Ch. 720 & Ch. 718) and federal HOA law—and more issues may exist depending on the documents you load.
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Ca1024 8d2c4792e2d645f895f85a52ad8b9a61 · Sec. 9. · Page 16
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. 9. (Page 16)
“SECTION' 11. Antennas, Other Devices. No exterior television or radio antennas, satellite dishes, or other apparatus of any kind designed for transmission or reception of radio or television signals shall…”
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
1SECTION' 11.
2Antennas, Other Devices.
3No exterior television or radio antennas, satellite dishes, or other apparatus of any kind designed for transmission or reception of radio or television signals shall be placed, allowed, or maintained upon any portion of the Community, including any Lot, without the prior written consent of the Board or its designee and if approved shall be constructed and maintained pursuant to all applicable government rules and regulations.
4[FEDERAL OTARD CARVEOUT]: 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
5 Additional Issues Flagged in Initial Scan
Unlock exact page coordinates, statutory citations, and counsel discussion notes for all 5 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 InspectionCh. 720 & Ch. 718 & Federal Preemption
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Statutory & Federal Check: Audits up to 10 PDFs (CC&Rs, Bylaws, Rules & Amendments) against Florida statutes (Ch. 720 & Ch. 718), Federal law, and local codes.
Cross-Document Hierarchy Check: Flags internal contradictions where Rules, Policies, or Bylaws conflict with your recorded Declaration.
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Kensington at Tampa Palms HOA & Florida Governing Document Audit FAQ
Answers for HOA board members, community association managers (CAMs), association legal counsel, and homeowners reviewing Kensington at Tampa Palms HOA’s governing documents under Ch. 720 & Ch. 718.
Homeowners & Community OverviewWhat governing documents were audited for Kensington at Tampa Palms HOA in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida?
TrueHOA Crystal AI scanned 2 public governing PDF(s) associated with Kensington at Tampa Palms HOA (Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida), including Ca1024 8d2c4792e2d645f895f85a52ad8b9a61 and Ca1024 02c8c32cb023465b9fede79e672c6d02 (primary excerpt: Ca1024 8d2c4792e2d645f895f85a52ad8b9a61), parsing 195 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 Florida Homeowners’ Association Act (Fla. Stat. Ch. 720), Condominium Act (Ch. 718) & Not For Profit Corp. Act (Ch. 617).
HOA Board of DirectorsWhy did Kensington at Tampa Palms HOA’s governing documents flag 6 potential compliance issues, and what should the Board do?
Older HOA Declarations, Bylaws, and Operating Rules frequently contain provisions superseded by subsequent amendments to Florida Homeowners’ Association Act (Fla. Stat. Ch. 720), Condominium Act (Ch. 718) & Not For Profit Corp. Act (Ch. 617) or federal law, or internal hierarchy conflicts where board rules contradict the recorded Declaration. The 6 flagged clauses highlight areas where Kensington at Tampa Palms HOA’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 Florida HOA governing documents under Ch. 720 & Ch. 718 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), Florida Homeowners’ Association Act (Fla. Stat. Ch. 720), Condominium Act (Ch. 718) & Not For Profit Corp. Act (Ch. 617), 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.
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