Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to regulate the assembly, association, and speech of property owners or residents related to governmental officials or candidates for political office.

Contracts

• Dedicatory Instruments: Review CC&Rs and Rules & Regulations. Provisions strictly banning political assembly in common areas are now void and unenforceable. While formal amendment is not immediately required to comply, operational enforcement must stop.
• Rental Agreements: You must utilize your standard "Facility Reservation Agreement" for political events. You are explicitly authorized by Section 202.013(c)(5) to require a written contract, but it cannot differ from the contract used for a birthday party or social club.

Hiring/Training

• Intake Protocols: Front-desk staff and community managers must be retrained to accept reservations for "Meet the Candidate" events.
• Verification: Establish a protocol for staff to verify that a speaker is a current official or a candidate who has formally filed for office. Staff should not attempt to vet the *content* of the speech, only the *status* of the speaker.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Reservation Logs: Maintain detailed logs of all approved and denied common area requests. If a political event is denied due to capacity or prior booking, this must be documented clearly to refute potential discrimination claims.
• Fee Schedules: Ensure a published, standard fee schedule exists. You cannot quote fees on an ad-hoc basis for political events.

Fees & Costs

• Fee Standardization: You may charge your standard rental fee and security deposit. You cannot charge a premium for political events.
• Security Costs: Review your budget. If your standard agreement does not explicitly pass through the cost of extra security to the renter, the Association may be liable for security costs associated with high-profile speakers.