Our initial scan found 6 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 1 public PDF on Arbor Landing HOA’s website against current Virginia (Va. Code Title 55.1 Ch. 18 (POAA) & Ch. 19) and federal HOA law—and more issues may exist depending on the documents you load.
Voting rights suspension clause lacks Virginia statutory notice, hearing due process, or delinquency safeguards (Va. Code §§ 55.1-1819, 55.1-1959 ($50 Single / $10 Per-Diem Cap & 14-Day Certified Notice) & 18 VAC 48-70).
Operative Clause · Sec. 1. (Page 15)
“Suspend the voting rights, the right to use the Common Area, including the Recreational Facilities, of a Member during any period in which the Member shall be in default in the payment of any assessment…”
Why It’s Flagged
Va. Code §§ 55.1-1819, 55.1-1959 ($50 Single / $10 Per-Diem Cap & 14-Day Certified Notice) & 18 VAC 48-70; Va. Code Ann. §§ 55.1-1800 to 55.1-1836 (Virginia Property Owners' Association Act) & 18 VAC 48-50 / 48-60 / 48-70 (Virginia CIC Board & Ombudsman Regulations); Va. Code Ann. §§ 13.1-801 to 13.1-946 (Virginia Nonstock Corporation Act)
Under Virginia community association and nonprofit corporation statutes (Va. Code §§ 55.1-1819, 55.1-1959 ($50 Single / $10 Per-Diem Cap & 14-Day Certified Notice) & 18 VAC 48-70.
Va. Code Ann. §§ 13.1-801 to 13.1-946 (Virginia Nonstock Corporation Act)), member voting rights are a fundamental corporate governance right and may not be summarily suspended without strict compliance with statutory delinquency thresholds, prior written notice, and an opportunity to be heard.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
Provided that any suspension of voting or membership privileges (to the extent permitted by Virginia law) shall require prior written notice to the Owner, a reasonable opportunity to be heard, and strict compliance with Va. Code §§ 55.1-1819, 55.1-1959 ($50 Single / $10 Per-Diem Cap & 14-Day Certified Notice) & 18 VAC 48-70 and Va. Code Ann. §§ 13.1-801 to 13.1-946 (Virginia Nonstock Corporation Act).
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5 Additional Issues Flagged in Initial Scan
Unlock exact page coordinates, statutory citations, and counsel discussion notes for all 5 remaining issues—plus load up to 10 PDFs for complete review.
CC&Rs & Declaration HierarchyBylaws, Elections & QuorumArchitectural Review (ARC)Fines, Hearings & Due ProcessLeasing & Rental RestrictionsReserve Studies & AssessmentsOfficial Records InspectionVa. Code Title 55.1 Ch. 18 (POAA) & Ch. 19 & Federal Preemption
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Arbor Landing HOA & Virginia Governing Document Audit FAQ
Answers for HOA board members, community association managers (CAMs), association legal counsel, and homeowners reviewing Arbor Landing HOA’s governing documents under Va. Code Title 55.1 Ch. 18 (POAA) & Ch. 19.
Homeowners & Community OverviewWhat governing documents were audited for Arbor Landing HOA in Chester, Chesterfield County, Virginia?
TrueHOA Crystal AI scanned 1 public governing PDF(s) associated with Arbor Landing HOA (Chester, Chesterfield County, Virginia), including ALHOA Bylaws (primary excerpt: ALHOA Bylaws), parsing 106 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 Va. Code §§ 55.1-1819, 55.1-1959 ($50 Single / $10 Per-Diem Cap & 14-Day Certified Notice) & 18 VAC 48-70; Va. Code Ann. §§ 55.1-1800 to 55.1-1836 (Virginia Property Owners' Association Act) & 18 VAC 48-50 / 48-60 / 48-70 (Virginia CIC Board & Ombudsman Regulations); Va. Code Ann. §§ 13.1-801 to 13.1-946 (Virginia Nonstock Corporation Act) and Virginia Property Owners’ Association Act (Va. Code § 55.1-1800) & Virginia Condominium Act (§ 55.1-1900).
HOA Board of DirectorsWhy did Arbor Landing HOA’s governing documents flag 6 potential compliance issues, and what should the Board do?
Older HOA Declarations, Bylaws, and Operating Rules frequently contain provisions superseded by subsequent amendments to Virginia Property Owners’ Association Act (Va. Code § 55.1-1800) & Virginia Condominium Act (§ 55.1-1900) or federal law, or internal hierarchy conflicts where board rules contradict the recorded Declaration. The 6 flagged clauses highlight areas where Arbor Landing 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 Virginia HOA governing documents under Va. Code Title 55.1 Ch. 18 (POAA) & Ch. 19 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), Virginia Property Owners’ Association Act (Va. Code § 55.1-1800) & Virginia Condominium Act (§ 55.1-1900), 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 (Va. Code §§ 55.1-1819, 55.1-1959 ($50 Single / $10 Per-Diem Cap & 14-Day Certified Notice) & 18 VAC 48-70; Va. Code Ann. §§ 55.1-1800 to 55.1-1836 (Virginia Property Owners' Association Act) & 18 VAC 48-50 / 48-60 / 48-70 (Virginia CIC Board & Ombudsman Regulations); Va. Code Ann. §§ 13.1-801 to 13.1-946 (Virginia Nonstock Corporation Act)), and non-repetitive discussion wording prepared for HOA legal counsel.
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