Our initial scan found 3 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 5 public PDFs on Northcat Villas 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.
✓BylawsAmendRules CL 12 17✓Amendment to Bylaws 5 5 15✓Declaration✓Committee Rules and Charter Master…✓Northcat Bylaws+ Add up to 10 PDFs in Full Analysis
FCC OTARD Satellite Dish / Antenna Preemption Defect: Clause imposes a blanket ban, prior-approval delay, or sub-1-meter size cap on residential reception antennas/satellite dishes preempted by 47 C.F.R. § 1.4000.
Operative Clause · Sec. 7.15. (Page 17)
“of television or radio aignala on any other Lot,”
Why It’s Flagged
47 C.F.R. § 1.4000 (FCC OTARD Rule)
Under the FCC Over-the-Air Reception Devices (OTARD) Rule, 47 C.F.R. § 1.4000, promulgated under § 207 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, any covenant or rule that prohibits, requires prior architectural approval before installation, or restricts satellite dishes/antennas measuring one meter (39.37 inches) or less in diameter on property within the owner's exclusive use or control is federally preempted and void.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
1Amend Section 7.15. to incorporate the mandatory statutory safe harbors of 47 C.F.R. § 1.4000 (FCC OTARD Rule).
2Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 209 (Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act) & 22 TAC § 535.401 (TREC Management Certificate Rules), permitting OTARD reception antennas (up to 1 meter in diameter without prior approval) and solar/EV/water-wise installations within statutory parameters.
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.
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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 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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Northcat Villas HOA & Texas Governing Document Audit FAQ
Answers for HOA board members, community association managers (CAMs), association legal counsel, and homeowners reviewing Northcat Villas HOA’s governing documents under Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 209, Ch. 202 & Ch. 82.
Homeowners & Community OverviewWhat governing documents were audited for Northcat Villas HOA in Austin, Texas?
TrueHOA Crystal AI scanned 5 public governing PDF(s) associated with Northcat Villas HOA (Austin, Texas), including BylawsAmendRules CL 12 17, Amendment to Bylaws 5 5 15, Declaration, Committee Rules and Charter Master Template, and Northcat Bylaws (primary excerpt: Declaration), parsing 184 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 47 C.F.R. § 1.4000 (FCC OTARD Rule) 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 Northcat Villas HOA’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 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 3 flagged clauses highlight areas where Northcat Villas 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 (47 C.F.R. § 1.4000 (FCC OTARD Rule)), 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 Texas 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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