As digital transparency becomes a legal requirement, HOA boards must ensure their websites meet specific state mandates to avoid hefty fines and legal disputes.
State legislators across the Southeast are increasingly mandating that HOAs provide digital access to community records. This isn't just about convenience; it's about consumer protection for homeowners. For example, in Florida (Statute 720.303), associations with 100 or more parcels are now legally required to maintain a website where residents can access governing documents, meeting notices, and budgets. Failure to comply can result in administrative fines and a loss of community standing.
In Georgia and North Carolina, while the laws are less prescriptive about the specific medium, the requirement for "reasonable access" to records is increasingly interpreted by courts as 24/7 digital access. If a resident has to wait 10 days for a paper copy of a budget, a board could be found in violation of the Planned Community Act.
To ensure your board is protected, your localized website solution should automatically handle the following:
By staying ahead of these regulations, you protect the association from "Failure to Provide Records" lawsuits, which are currently among the top three most common legal challenges for boards in the United States.
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