FAQ
Last updated: 2026-05-17 by HawkHOA
Common questions about HawkHOA
Is HawkHOA free?
Yes, for FishHawk Ranch residents, HawkHOA is free. You do not need to create an account. Open the chat page and ask your question.
Does HawkHOA act as a lawyer?
No. HawkHOA is an information-retrieval tool, not a law firm. It can tell you what your documents say, but it does not give legal advice or apply rules to your specific situation. For legal questions, contact a licensed Florida attorney or call the Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service at 1-800-342-8011.
How accurate is it?
Every answer is based on exact quotes from the source documents, which are shown to you below each response. Accuracy depends on (a) whether the information is actually in the documents we have indexed, and (b) whether the AI correctly identified the right passage. Always verify an answer against the source before acting on it.
What documents does HawkHOA know about?
HawkHOA has the complete FishHawk Ranch governing document set, including the Declaration of Covenants, Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, ACC Design Standards, and all current policies (violations, collections, leasing, meeting, records). It also has CDD documents, recent meeting minutes, agendas, newsletters, and budgets. Plus the full text of Florida Statute 720 (Homeowners' Associations).
What is the difference between HOA and CDD documents?
Your HOA (Homeowners Association) governs deed restrictions, architectural standards, and community rules. Your CDD (Community Development District) is a separate government entity that manages infrastructure like roads, stormwater, and landscaping in common areas. HawkHOA indexes both sets of documents for FishHawk Ranch, so you can ask about HOA rules and CDD assessments in the same place. Try asking "What does my CDD assessment cover?" or "What is the difference between my HOA and CDD fees?"
What does the AI do if it doesn't know the answer?
It says so and suggests you email CIRA / RealManage at FishRan@ciramail.com. HawkHOA is designed never to make up an answer. If the information isn't in the documents, you'll get a clear 'I don't have a reliable source for this' response instead of a guess.
Can HawkHOA decide if my fence / paint / alteration is allowed?
No. HawkHOA can tell you what the rules say, but it cannot look at your situation and determine compliance. That's the board's job. For compliance questions, submit an Alteration Application to the ACC or contact CIRA / RealManage.
Does HawkHOA save my questions?
HawkHOA logs questions and responses for audit and quality purposes. We do NOT store your name, address, or any identifying information; only an anonymous session ID. Your browser-side chat history is cleared when you close the tab. See the Privacy Policy for details.
Is this an official tool of the HOA?
HawkHOA is a Phase 1 private preview built by a FishHawk Ranch resident. It is not currently an official tool of the HOA or the management company. If the board chooses to adopt it officially, that will be announced separately.
I found an error in an answer. What do I do?
Don't act on the answer until you've verified it against the source documents (the citations are linked below every response). HawkHOA is a private preview; a dedicated feedback channel will be announced before the public launch. For decisions that depend on the answer, please email CIRA / RealManage at FishRan@ciramail.com for an authoritative response.
Can I use this for other Florida HOA communities?
Every community has its own governing documents, so a HawkHOA instance has to be set up per community. A multi-community version is in the plan. If you manage another Florida HOA and want early access, the operator contact will be announced before public launch.
Is HawkHOA accessible to people with disabilities?
HawkHOA targets WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility. The chat interface uses semantic HTML, ARIA live regions for new messages, and keyboard navigation throughout. If you encounter an accessibility issue, accessibility reports will be tracked through the operator feedback channel announced at public launch; until then, please verify any answer against your source documents.
Related reading
Florida HOA resources
Plain-English explainers for the Florida statutes that govern homeowners associations. Each page cites the current enrolled bill text.