North Carolina Articles

New NC Supreme Court Case: Applicability of Condominium Act Foreclosure Rights to Pre-1986 Condominiums

A decision last week (November 4) by the NC Supreme Court provides helpful authority to older condominiums not only in…

2 years ago

Is Your Association Required to Confront the Bully?

These days, it seems like there’s no such thing as a minor disagreement. Normally, owner-to-owner disagreements between neighbors in a…

2 years ago

What are Accessory Dwelling Units, and How Do They Affect Planned Communities? (NC)

he housing market is continuously in flux. New housing products, designs, and concepts are constantly entering neighborhoods and forcing Americans…

2 years ago

Robert’s Rules of Order & Sturgis Motions “Cheat Sheets”

This year saw the publication of my two new books on proper meeting procedure, Robert’s Rules of Order Fast Track…

2 years ago

How to Use Social Media in Community Associations

Community associations are finding more and more value in using social media to connect with their residents. It can be…

2 years ago

Increasing Events of Extreme Rainfall and Flooding Cause Headaches for HOAs and Homeowners: Part II

A townhome community in Salisbury suffered unprecedented flooding rainfalls over the last two years. One townhome located in the community’s…

2 years ago

Is It Okay To Install Basketball Hoops in HOA Neighborhood Streets? (NC)

It is not uncommon to come across rules regarding basketball hoops in HOA communities. But, can homeowners associations even enforce…

2 years ago

The NC Court of Appeals Lays an Egg: Bryan v. Kittinger

The NC Court of Appeals, in a published opinion (i.e., the opinion is binding precedent), got egg on its face…

2 years ago

A Primer on Mediation in North Carolina’s State and Federal Courts

Litigation is costly, both in time and money. Making this worse, court dockets often are backlogged, so it can take…

2 years ago

Stormwater Permits: Preventing Your Owners Association From Getting Stuck with Unnecessary and Potentially Large Expenses (NC)

Developers in North Carolina must obtain numerous permits from various governmental agencies before constructing a planned community or developing condominiums. …

2 years ago