Godley Station Highlands POA (Savannah, Georgia) HOA Governing Document Audit — CC&Rs, Bylaws & O.C.G.A. Title 44 Ch. 3 (POAA) Review

Our initial scan found 2 potential issues in your governing documents.

We checked the 4 public PDFs on Godley Station Highlands POA’s website against current Georgia (O.C.G.A. Title 44 Ch. 3 (POAA)) and federal HOA law—and more issues may exist depending on the documents you load.

Elite Coastal Change of Address Form CC&Rs / Declaration Highlands Zoning letter Highlands Access Card Request Form… + Add up to 10 PDFs in Full Analysis

Initial Scan

2 Issues

Flagged across 4 public governing PDFs.

Sample Excerpt Below

Page 2

Highlands Access Card Request Form… excerpt with statutory citation & redline notes.

Full Analysis Scope

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Godley Station Highlands POA Highlands Access Card Request Form Fillable page 2 widened with TrueHOA Crystal AI margin annotations

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HIGH LEGAL RISK Sample Issue #1 of 2

Highlands Access Card Request Form Fillable · Sec. WARNING- NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY · Page 2

Pet restriction clause lacks mandatory statutory carveout for assistance and emotional support animals.

Operative Clause · Sec. WARNING- NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY (Page 2)

“• No pets allowed in the pool area. • No swimming allowed during heavy rain or when thunder and lightning can be seen or heard. • Gates shall be closed after entering and exiting the swimming pool area.”

Why It’s Flagged

42 U.S.C. § 3604(f)(3)(B) & 24 C.F.R. § 100.204 (Fair Housing Act — Assistance Animals) & HUD FHEO-2020-01

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

1• No pets allowed in the pool area. • No swimming allowed during heavy rain or when thunder and lightning can be seen or heard. • Gates shall be closed after entering and exiting the swimming pool area. [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).

1 Additional Issues Flagged in Initial Scan

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CC&Rs & Declaration Hierarchy Bylaws, Elections & Quorum Architectural Review (ARC) Fines, Hearings & Due Process Leasing & Rental Restrictions Reserve Studies & Assessments Official Records Inspection O.C.G.A. Title 44 Ch. 3 (POAA) & Federal Preemption

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What the Full Analysis Checks & How It Works

Statutory & Federal Check: Audits up to 10 PDFs (CC&Rs, Bylaws, Rules & Amendments) against Georgia statutes (O.C.G.A. Title 44 Ch. 3 (POAA)), 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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Godley Station Highlands POA & Georgia Governing Document Audit FAQ

Answers for HOA board members, community association managers (CAMs), association legal counsel, and homeowners reviewing Godley Station Highlands POA’s governing documents under O.C.G.A. Title 44 Ch. 3 (POAA).

Homeowners & Community Overview What governing documents were audited for Godley Station Highlands POA in Savannah, Georgia?

TrueHOA Crystal AI scanned 4 public governing PDF(s) associated with Godley Station Highlands POA (Savannah, Georgia), including Elite Coastal Change of Address Form; Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions; Highlands Zoning letter; and Highlands Access Card Request Form Fillable (primary excerpt: Highlands Access Card Request Form Fillable), parsing 37 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 (Fair Housing Act — Assistance Animals) & HUD FHEO-2020-01 and Georgia Property Owners’ Association Act (O.C.G.A. § 44-3-220) & Condominium Act (§ 44-3-70).

HOA Board of Directors Why did Godley Station Highlands POA’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 Georgia Property Owners’ Association Act (O.C.G.A. § 44-3-220) & Condominium Act (§ 44-3-70) or federal law, or internal hierarchy conflicts where board rules contradict the recorded Declaration. The 2 flagged clauses highlight areas where Godley Station Highlands 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 Attorneys How does TrueHOA Crystal AI check Georgia HOA governing documents under O.C.G.A. Title 44 Ch. 3 (POAA) 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), Georgia Property Owners’ Association Act (O.C.G.A. § 44-3-220) & Condominium Act (§ 44-3-70), 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 (Fair Housing Act — Assistance Animals) & HUD FHEO-2020-01), and non-repetitive discussion wording prepared for HOA legal counsel.

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