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  • ‘Sick to my stomach’: Neighbors demand answers from HOA over flag violations (NC) March 18, 2024
    Nickey Crowley says for the last 20 years, he’s flown a gay pride flag outside his home in Holly Park with no issue.  Then in September of last year, he received a violation saying that flag did not comply with the rules set out by the homeowners association.  “Why now, is my pride flag an issue?” Crowley asked.  The violation stipulates that only the American flag can be mounted to homes in the neighborhood, but Crowley says numerous other non-American ...
  • Jim Slaughter presented with the Don Buck Lifetime Contribution Award as a legal trailblazer and thought leader shaping the future of community association law. March 15, 2024
    Jim Slaughter, president of Law Firm Carolinas’ six offices, has been honored with the Don Buck Lifetime Contribution Award at the Community Association Law Seminar in Las Vegas. The award, presented by Community Associations Institute’s College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL), recognizes attorneys who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the community association industry.   Read the article…………………………….
  • A Mooresville couple tried to paint their home. They were hit with a $1,000 fine from their HOA (NC) March 12, 2024
    Living in a neighborhood run by a homeowners association has its advantages, like maintaining uniformity with the exterior colors of the homes.  But after discovering some of their HOA’s “approved” colors didn’t even exist anymore, a Mooresville family found themselves asking, “Where’s the money?”  The family picked a color they liked, only to be hit with a $1,000 fine. That’s until neighbors stepped in.    Read the article…………………………….
  • NC Community Association Legislative Update – February 28, 2024 February 29, 2024
    Today (Wednesday, February 28) was the fourth and final meeting of the NC House Select Committee on Homeowners’ Associations. As a reminder, this Committee was created by House Bill 311 (see NC Community Association Legislative Update – May 9, 2023) and tasked with examining planned communities and condominium associations,    Read the article…………………………….
  • NC House panel okays recommendations limiting power of HOAs February 28, 2024
    A state House panel Wednesday gave the final okay to recommendations they say would help curb abuses of power by community and homeowners’ associations in North Carolina.  “We can’t make as many changes probably as some would like to see happen, but we do have a few suggestions in the way of this committee report,” said co-chairman Rep. Steve Tyson, R-Craven. “In the short amount of time that we’ve had to do this, I think it’s a very good start.”  ...
  • 2 people displaced after massive condo fire in Raleigh, officials say (NC) February 22, 2024
    Two people lost their homes after a fire broke out at a condo building in Raleigh on Wednesday evening, fire officials said.   Read the article…………………………….
  • Court sides with homeowners in NC ski country who want short-term rentals February 22, 2024
    After a homeowners association in the North Carolina High Country tried to block short-term rentals during ski season, a court has ruled against the HOA.   Read the article…………………………….

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North Carolina Condo & HOA Articles

  • The Unchecked Power of North Carolina HOA’s
    For most of Chuck Williams’ 30 years in Wilmington, he lived in communities governed by homeowners associations. He, like most people who live under HOAs in North Carolina, never had a problem with them. He paid his dues, and they maintained the neighborhood. “Like every homeowner,” he says, “you don’t agree with everything, but I got along fine.”   Read the article…………………………….
  • HOA Collections Policies: Ensuring Financial Stability and Fairness (NC)
    In the realm of community management, one of the pivotal aspects often overlooked until it becomes a pressing issue is the collections process. Community association board members serve as stewards of the community’s financial well-being, necessitating a disciplined approach towards collections and delinquency management to maintain fiscal stability for the community association. This article delves into the significance of having a clear collections policy, outlines best practices for crafting one, and explores enforcement options to uphold financial integrity while adhering ...
  • Property Lien In North Carolina: What Does It Do?
    When a homeowner encounters a property lien in North Carolina, it can be a source of confusion and frustration. As such, all homeowners must understand property liens, their possible consequences, and how they can affect them. It is not always easy to navigate the ins and outs of liens, especially without a lawyer or an agent.   Read the article…………………………….
  • When Is an HOA/Condo Rental Amendment Unreasonable? (NC)
    When it comes to declaration amendments, our firm is most often asked about restrictions on rentals, whether complete or percentage bans, restrictions on short-term rentals, or limiting corporate rentals.    In a decision issued this week (February 21, 2024), the North Carolina Court of Appeals struck down a condominium rental amendment as unreasonable.   Read the article…………………………….
  • Why the Chair Never Asks “Is There Any Old Business?”
    At some point in some board meeting, you’re likely to hear a presiding officer ask, “Is there any Old Business?” and wait for a reply. It’s intended as an opportunity for members to raise issues that were addressed at an earlier meeting. The problem with this question is twofold    Read the article…………………………….
  • Understanding the Role of Community Managers and Dispelling Common Misconceptions
    Homeowners’ Association (HOA) community managers play a vital role in ensuring the smooth functioning and upkeep of residential communities. Often misunderstood, their duties encompass various responsibilities, ranging from administrative tasks to facilitating communication between residents and the board of directors. Let’s delve into the intricacies of their job description and dispel some common misunderstandings surrounding their role.   Read the article…………………………….
  • The Developer is Offering the Association (a lot of) Money to Sign a Release- Should the Board of Directors Consider Signing it? (NC)
    Over the last year our firm has seen an uptick in offers to associations from the developer to pay money in exchange for signing a release.  The language of releases can vary but the purpose is almost always the same – The money being offered to the association is in exchange for releasing the developer and any other named parties from any and all claims, known or unknown, that the association may have.    Read the article…………………………….

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North Carolina Laws

North Carolina Condominium Act, Chapter 47C

North Carolina Planned Community Act, Chapter 47F

Your Guide To North Carolina HOA Laws

 

North Carolina Condominium & Homeowner Association Resources

Community Associations Institute – North Carolina Chapter

North Carolina HOA Law Reform Coalition

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