Our initial scan found 2 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 2 public PDFs on Palmer Reserve 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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Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions · Sec. 3.12.1.11.1 · Page 15
Pet restriction clause lacks mandatory statutory carveout for assistance and emotional support animals.
Operative Clause · Sec. 3.12.1.11.1 (Page 15)
“contained on a Lot. However, under no circumstances will any dog whose breed is noted for its viciousness or ill-temper, in particular, the "Pit Bull" (as hereinafter defined), Presa Canario, or any…”
Under federal Fair Housing Act regulations (42 U.S.C. § 3604(f)(3)(B), 24 C.F.R. § 100.204, and HUD Notice FHEO-2020-01), associations cannot apply pet restrictions, breed bans, weight limits, or pet fees/deposits to an individual with a disability who requires a service animal or emotional support animal.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
1No more than a total of 3 commonly accepted household pets may be kept on a Lot or within a Home contained on a Lot. However, under no circumstances will any dog whose breed is noted for its viciousness or ill-temper, in particular, the "Pit Bull" (as hereinafter defined), Presa Canario, or any crossbreeds of such breeds, be permitted on any portion of the Property. A "Pit Bull" is defined as any dog that is an American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, or any dog displaying a majority of the physical traits of any 1 or more of the above breeds, or any dog exhibiting those distinguishing characteristics which substantially confirm to the standards established by the American Kennel Club or United Kennel Club for any of the above breeds. 4818-1968-5397.6 [MANDATORY FEDERAL CARVEOUT]: Provided, however, that these pet restrictions, breed prohibitions, weight limitations, and pet fees shall not apply to verified assistance animals, including service animals and emotional support animals required as a reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. § 3604(f)(3)(B).
224 C.F.R. § 100.204.
3HUD Notice FHEO-2020-01).
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Palmer Reserve HOA & Florida Governing Document Audit FAQ
Answers for HOA board members, community association managers (CAMs), association legal counsel, and homeowners reviewing Palmer Reserve HOA’s governing documents under Ch. 720 & Ch. 718.
Homeowners & Community OverviewWhat governing documents were audited for Palmer Reserve HOA in Sarasota County, Florida?
TrueHOA Crystal AI scanned 2 public governing PDF(s) associated with Palmer Reserve HOA (Sarasota County, Florida), including Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions and Association Bylaws (primary excerpt: Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions), parsing 418 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 42 U.S.C. § 3604(f)(3)(B); 24 C.F.R. § 100.204; HUD Notice FHEO-2020-01 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 Palmer Reserve 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 Palmer Reserve 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 (42 U.S.C. § 3604(f)(3)(B); 24 C.F.R. § 100.204; HUD Notice FHEO-2020-01), and non-repetitive discussion wording prepared for HOA legal counsel.
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