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ARE YOUR HOA RULES AND REGULATIONS LEGAL AND UP TO DATE????

ARE YOUR HOA RULES AND REGULATIONS LEGAL AND UP TO DATE????

Your HOA documents could be in violation, and a lawsuit waiting to happen without you even realizing it.

The Fair Housing Act of 1968 was amended in 1974 and 1988. The act and its amendments prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status. One might be discriminating by stating in their Rules and Regulations that no children are allowed to be present at the pool after 8:00. “The Fair Housing Act prevents associations from discriminating against families with children by imposing restrictions.  Everyone is to be guaranteed the same level of livability no matter their circumstances, whether they're renters, disabled, or have children.

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This is why boards should have a reputable management company with knowledge attorneys at hand. The best management companies are ones who want to keep conflicts out of the courtroom, and keep those declarations and bylaws as up to date as possible.    

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