Our initial scan found 2 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 5 public PDFs on Ox Bottom Crest 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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E41bfb 2fbf998929454aa7a813b11b7893b628 · Sec. General · Page 1
Declaration references Florida Statutes without express Kaufman language ("as amended from time to time"), risking unconstitutional impairment of contract challenges upon statutory changes.
Operative Clause · Sec. General (Page 1)
“EAL SEAL OF dbpr CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION SOD WETRUS THE DIVISON OF CONDOMINIUMS, TIMESHARES & MOBILE HOMES CERTIFIES THAT Terald Phifer HAS SATISFACTORILY COMPLETED THE EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM REQUIRED…”
Why It’s Flagged
Kaufman v. Shere, 347 So. 2d 627 (Fla. 3d DCA 1977); Cohn v. Grand Condo. Ass'n, 62 So. 3d 1120 (Fla. 2011)
Under Florida Supreme Court precedent (Cohn), legislative amendments that impair vested contract rights cannot be applied retroactively to an existing community unless the Declaration contains express language adopting the statute "as amended from time to time" (the Kaufman doctrine).
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
EAL SEAL OF dbpr CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION SOD WETRUS THE DIVISON OF CONDOMINIUMS, TIMESHARES & MOBILE HOMES CERTIFIES THAT Terald Phifer HAS SATISFACTORILY COMPLETED THE EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM REQUIRED FOR SERVICE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION AND HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 718.112(2)(D)4.B OF CHAPTER 718, FLORIDA STATUTES AND SECTION 720.3033 OF CHAPTER 720, FLORIDA STATUTES DATED THIS 28th DAY OF May , 2026 [RECOMMENDED KAUFMAN AMENDMENT]: In accordance with Kaufman v. Shere, amend the governing law clause to read: "...governed by Chapter 718 [or 720], Florida Statutes, as the same exists on the date hereof and as the same may be amended from time to time."
REMAINING INITIAL FINDINGS & FULL DOCUMENT SET
1 Additional Issues Flagged in Initial Scan
Unlock exact page coordinates, statutory citations, and counsel discussion notes for all 1 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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Ox Bottom Crest HOA & Florida Governing Document Audit FAQ
Answers for HOA board members, community association managers (CAMs), association legal counsel, and homeowners reviewing Ox Bottom Crest HOA’s governing documents under Ch. 720 & Ch. 718.
Homeowners & Community OverviewWhat governing documents were audited for Ox Bottom Crest HOA in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida?
TrueHOA Crystal AI scanned 5 public governing PDF(s) associated with Ox Bottom Crest HOA (Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida), including E41bfb 2fbf998929454aa7a813b11b7893b628; Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions; Common Area Blue Prints >; Community Blue Prints >; and E41bfb 00e9b1bb8c184ee7ae854ec254bf2115 (primary excerpt: E41bfb 2fbf998929454aa7a813b11b7893b628), parsing 47 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 Kaufman v. Shere, 347 So. 2d 627 (Fla. 3d DCA 1977); Cohn v. Grand Condo. Ass'n, 62 So. 3d 1120 (Fla. 2011) 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 Ox Bottom Crest HOA’s governing documents flag 2 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 2 flagged clauses highlight areas where Ox Bottom Crest 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 (Kaufman v. Shere, 347 So. 2d 627 (Fla. 3d DCA 1977); Cohn v. Grand Condo. Ass'n, 62 So. 3d 1120 (Fla. 2011)), and non-repetitive discussion wording prepared for HOA legal counsel.
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