Guides
Architectural review, done right
Practical guides for HOA boards and ARCs on review deadlines, state law compliance and writing denial letters.
HOA architectural review timeline: avoiding “deemed approved” liabilities
How review deadlines in CC&Rs work, why missed deadlines can make a request automatically approved, and a practical process to stay on time.
Read guideFlorida HB 1203 & Texas HOA laws: architectural review compliance checklist
A checklist of the architectural review rules Florida (§ 720.3035, amended in 2024) and Texas (Property Code § 209.00505) place on HOAs.
Read guideHow to write legally defensible ARC denial letters
What a strong architectural review denial letter includes: the exact rule, the non-conforming detail, a path to approval and the owner’s appeal rights.
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