GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
- All documents that regulate the community life.
- Documents may vary depending on type of Association (condo, townhome, etc.):
- State law
- Declaration of Covenants or Master Deed
- Conditions and Restrictions
- Bylaws
- Rules and Regulations
- Resort Design Guidelines
- Plats of Survey and Easement Agreements (may be separate, often included in the declaration)
Applicable Civil Rights Laws
- Prohibition against racial discrimination as stated by the Civil Rights Act of 1866.
- Equal Credit Opportunity.
- Fair Housing Amendments Acts, 1988, applies to sale of residence.
- Does not prohibit discrimination by owners, if selling or renting as long as they own 3 or less homes.
- Board is prohibited from discrimination in exercising its firstt right of refusal.
- Persons with disabilities (at own expense) must be allowed to make accommodations per the Americans with Disabilities Act, 1993.