South Gate Community Association· Sarasota, Florida
Our initial scan found 3 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 4 public PDFs on South Gate Community Association’s website against current Florida (Ch. 720 & Ch. 718) and federal HOA law—and more issues may exist depending on the documents you load.
✓South Gate Deed…✓Resolution to Enforce Deed…✓SGCA Deed Restrictions Unit 1✓SGCA Deed Restrictions Unit 2+ Add up to 10 PDFs in Full Analysis
SGCA Deed Restrictions Unit 2 · Sec. 19(a) · Page 4
Parking clause restricts pickup trucks or authorized work vehicles in direct violation of Fla. Stat. § 720.3075(3).
Operative Clause · Sec. 19(a) (Page 4)
“, above, and passenger motor vehicles, may only be parked in the following locations: (1) driveway, (2) garage or carport, (3) on a concrete, gravel or shell pad constructed in the front yard of the lot,…”
Why It’s Flagged
Fla. Stat. § 720.3075(3)
Fla. Stat. § 720.3075 as amended by HB 1203 renders unenforceable any covenant that prohibits an owner from parking a personal vehicle, including a pickup truck, or an emergency service/work vehicle in their driveway.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, personal pickup trucks, law enforcement vehicles, emergency services vehicles, and work vehicles operated by a resident or owner may be parked in the resident's designated driveway or parking area, pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 720.3075.
REMAINING INITIAL FINDINGS & FULL DOCUMENT SET
2 Additional Issues Flagged in Initial Scan
Unlock exact page coordinates, statutory citations, and counsel discussion notes for all 2 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
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 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.
Marked-Up PDFs for Board & Counsel: Boxes each issue on the source page with the controlling statute cited and sample discussion wording.
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South Gate Community Association & Florida Governing Document Audit FAQ
Answers for HOA board members, community association managers (CAMs), association legal counsel, and homeowners reviewing South Gate Community Association’s governing documents under Ch. 720 & Ch. 718.
Homeowners & Community OverviewWhat governing documents were audited for South Gate Community Association in Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida?
TrueHOA Crystal AI scanned 4 public governing PDF(s) associated with South Gate Community Association (Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida), including South Gate Deed RestrictionsRevised4921, Resolution to Enforce Deed Restrictions, SGCA Deed Restrictions Unit 1, and SGCA Deed Restrictions Unit 2 (primary excerpt: SGCA Deed Restrictions Unit 2), parsing 45 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 Fla. Stat. § 720.3075(3) 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 South Gate Community Association’s governing documents flag 3 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 3 flagged clauses highlight areas where South Gate Community 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 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 (Fla. Stat. § 720.3075(3)), and non-repetitive discussion wording prepared for HOA legal counsel.
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Community association managers (CAMs, CMCA, AMS, PCAM) and management companies use TrueHOA Crystal AI when onboarding a new Florida 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.
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