Our initial scan found 2 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 1 public PDF on Upper Brazos POA’s website against current New Mexico (NMSA Ch. 47 Art. 16 & Art. 7A) and federal HOA law—and more issues may exist depending on the documents you load.
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By Laws of the UBPOA Updated 3 2023 · Sec. VIII · Page 2
Governing documents omit New Mexico open board/committee meeting rules and pre-fine notice, hearing, and established schedule of fines requirements under NMSA 1978, § 47-16-9 and § 47-7C-2.
Operative Clause · Sec. VIII (Page 2)
“Meetings of the Corporation……………………………………..…………………12”
Why It’s Flagged
NMSA 1978, § 47-16-9
Under NMSA 1978, § 47-16-9 and § 47-7C-2(A)(11), all board and committee meetings must be open to lot owners (with at least 48 hours’ advance notice for board meetings), and no fine may be levied except under a previously established schedule of fines after notice and an opportunity to be heard.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
All meetings of the Board and committees shall be open to lot/unit owners with at least forty-48 hours' advance notice, and no monetary fine shall be imposed except in accordance with a previously established schedule of fines after written notice and an opportunity to be heard.
REMAINING INITIAL FINDINGS & FULL DOCUMENT SET
1 Additional Issues Flagged in Initial Scan
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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 New Mexico statutes (NMSA Ch. 47 Art. 16 & Art. 7A), 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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Upper Brazos POA & New Mexico Governing Document Audit FAQ
Answers for HOA board members, community association managers (CAMs), association legal counsel, and homeowners reviewing Upper Brazos POA’s governing documents under NMSA Ch. 47 Art. 16 & Art. 7A.
Homeowners & Community OverviewWhat governing documents were audited for Upper Brazos POA in Chama, New Mexico?
TrueHOA Crystal AI scanned 1 public governing PDF(s) associated with Upper Brazos POA (Chama, New Mexico), including By Laws of the UBPOA Updated 3 2023 (primary excerpt: By Laws of the UBPOA Updated 3 2023), parsing 55 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 NMSA 1978, § 47-16-9 and New Mexico Homeowner Association Act (NMSA 1978, § 47-16-1) & Condominium Act (§ 47-7A-1).
HOA Board of DirectorsWhy did Upper Brazos 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 New Mexico Homeowner Association Act (NMSA 1978, § 47-16-1) & Condominium Act (§ 47-7A-1) or federal law, or internal hierarchy conflicts where board rules contradict the recorded Declaration. The 2 flagged clauses highlight areas where Upper Brazos 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 AttorneysHow does TrueHOA Crystal AI check New Mexico HOA governing documents under NMSA Ch. 47 Art. 16 & Art. 7A 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), New Mexico Homeowner Association Act (NMSA 1978, § 47-16-1) & Condominium Act (§ 47-7A-1), 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 (NMSA 1978, § 47-16-9), and non-repetitive discussion wording prepared for HOA legal counsel.
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Elections & Covenant AmendmentsHow can Upper Brazos POA pass a CC&R or Bylaw amendment or run a certified HOA election in New Mexico?
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