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 first^t right of refusal.
• Persons with disabilities (at own expense) must be allowed to make accommodations per the Americans with Disabilities Act, 1993.