Our initial scan found 5 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 3 public PDFs on Malibu Estates HOA’s website against current Texas (Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 209, Ch. 202 & Ch. 82) and federal HOA law—and more issues may exist depending on the documents you load.
✓Recorded Bylaws Malibu Estates✓Covenant Enforcement Fine Policy 2025✓Security Measures Policy 2025+ Add up to 10 PDFs in Full Analysis
Recorded Bylaws Malibu Estates · Sec. 6.3.1 · Page 12
Enforcement/fining provision omits mandatory Texas Property Code § 209.006 certified mail notice, 30-day Board hearing request window, or HB 614 recorded fine schedule requirements.
Operative Clause · Sec. 6.3.1 (Page 12)
“The amount and cumulative total of a fine must be reasonable in comparison to the violation notwithstanding; no fine shall exceed $500.00 per occurrence.”
Why It’s Flagged
Tex. Prop. Code § 209.006, § 209.0061 & § 209.007
§ 209.006 & § 209.007: Prohibits the association from levy a fine or suspend an owner's right to use a common area unless it first gives written notice by certified mail describing the violation, providing a reasonable period to cure (if curable and not a repeat violation within 6 months), and stating that the owner may request a hearing before the Board on or before the 30th day after the notice was mailed.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
1Effects of the violation. The Board may establish a schedule of fines for certain types of violations. The amount and cumulative total of a fine must be reasonable in comparison to the violation notwithstanding.
2No fine shall exceed $500.00 per occurrence. Recurring violations within a 6-month period will be subject to immediate fine upon written notification to the Owner. Bylaws of Malibu Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.
REMAINING INITIAL FINDINGS & FULL DOCUMENT SET
4 Additional Issues Flagged in Initial Scan
Unlock exact page coordinates, statutory citations, and counsel discussion notes for all 4 remaining issues—plus load up to 10 PDFs for complete review.
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 Texas statutes (Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 209, Ch. 202 & Ch. 82), 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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Malibu Estates HOA & Texas Governing Document Audit FAQ
Answers for HOA board members, community association managers (CAMs), association legal counsel, and homeowners reviewing Malibu Estates HOA’s governing documents under Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 209, Ch. 202 & Ch. 82.
Homeowners & Community OverviewWhat governing documents were audited for Malibu Estates HOA in Plano, Texas?
TrueHOA Crystal AI scanned 3 public governing PDF(s) associated with Malibu Estates HOA (Plano, Texas), including Recorded Bylaws Malibu Estates, Covenant Enforcement Fine Policy 2025, and Security Measures Policy 2025 (primary excerpt: Recorded Bylaws Malibu Estates), parsing 129 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 Tex. Prop. Code § 209.006, § 209.0061 & § 209.007 and Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act (Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 209, Ch. 202 & Ch. 207) & Uniform Condominium Act (Ch. 82).
HOA Board of DirectorsWhy did Malibu Estates HOA’s governing documents flag 5 potential compliance issues, and what should the Board do?
Older HOA Declarations, Bylaws, and Operating Rules frequently contain provisions superseded by subsequent amendments to Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act (Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 209, Ch. 202 & Ch. 207) & Uniform Condominium Act (Ch. 82) or federal law, or internal hierarchy conflicts where board rules contradict the recorded Declaration. The 5 flagged clauses highlight areas where Malibu Estates 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 Texas HOA governing documents under Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 209, Ch. 202 & Ch. 82 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), Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act (Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 209, Ch. 202 & Ch. 207) & Uniform Condominium Act (Ch. 82), 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 (Tex. Prop. Code § 209.006, § 209.0061 & § 209.007), and non-repetitive discussion wording prepared for HOA legal counsel.
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