Our initial scan found 1 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 2 public PDFs on Apple Valley POA’s website against current Ohio (ORC Ch. 5312 & Ch. 5311) and federal HOA law—and more issues may exist depending on the documents you load.
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Community Rules, Architectural & Enforcement Policies · Sec. 1 · Page 1
Rule or Bylaw clause prohibits solar energy collection devices without a specific prohibition in the recorded Declaration, violating Ohio SB 61.
Operative Clause · Sec. 1 (Page 1)
“Solar panels shall not be installed on any roof plane facing a street or the lake, and ground-mounted solar panels are prohibited on all Lots.”
Why It’s Flagged
Ohio Rev. Code § 5312.16 (Ohio Planned Community Law)
Under Ohio Rev. Code § 5312.16 (Ohio Planned Community Law) (enacted by Ohio SB 61, effective September 13, 2022), unless the recorded declaration specifically prohibits solar energy collection devices, an owners association may not prohibit an owner from installing a solar energy collection device on the roof of the owner's home or unit if the cost to insure, maintain, repair, and replace the roof is the owner's responsibility.
Any reasonable restrictions on size, place, or manner must establish an equivalent or lesser standard than that imposed on other architectural elements.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
Pursuant to Ohio Rev. Code § 5312.16 (Ohio Planned Community Law) (Ohio SB 61), unless expressly prohibited in the recorded Declaration, Owners whose roofs are maintained and insured at the Owner's expense may install solar energy collection devices, subject only to reasonable, non-discriminatory architectural guidelines regarding size, placement, and manner of installation.
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Answers for HOA board members, community association managers (CAMs), association legal counsel, and homeowners reviewing Apple Valley POA’s governing documents under ORC Ch. 5312 & Ch. 5311.
Homeowners & Community OverviewWhat governing documents were audited for Apple Valley POA in Howard, Knox County, Ohio?
TrueHOA Crystal AI scanned 2 public governing PDF(s) associated with Apple Valley POA (Howard, Knox County, Ohio), including Community Rules, Architectural & Enforcement Policies and Association Bylaws (primary excerpt: Community Rules, Architectural & Enforcement Policies), parsing 3 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 Ohio Rev. Code § 5312.16 (Ohio Planned Community Law) and Ohio Planned Community Law (ORC Chapter 5312) & Condominium Property Law (ORC Chapter 5311).
HOA Board of DirectorsWhy did Apple Valley POA’s governing documents flag 1 potential compliance issues, and what should the Board do?
Older HOA Declarations, Bylaws, and Operating Rules frequently contain provisions superseded by subsequent amendments to Ohio Planned Community Law (ORC Chapter 5312) & Condominium Property Law (ORC Chapter 5311) or federal law, or internal hierarchy conflicts where board rules contradict the recorded Declaration. The 1 flagged clauses highlight areas where Apple Valley 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 Ohio HOA governing documents under ORC Ch. 5312 & Ch. 5311 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), Ohio Planned Community Law (ORC Chapter 5312) & Condominium Property Law (ORC Chapter 5311), 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 (Ohio Rev. Code § 5312.16 (Ohio Planned Community Law)), and non-repetitive discussion wording prepared for HOA legal counsel.
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Elections & Covenant AmendmentsHow can Apple Valley POA pass a CC&R or Bylaw amendment or run a certified HOA election in Ohio?
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