North Carolina Articles

Tips for Running a Successful Community Association Meeting

Have you volunteered to sit on your community’s board of directors? If so, chances are you understand how exhausting meetings…

1 year ago

Proposed NC Law Changing Declaration Amendments Would Harm Associations and Owners

SB 552 and HB 551 are mainly focused on landlord-tenant issues, but both include a provision that any declaration amendments…

1 year ago

Things to Consider When Forming Your HOA’s Emergency Plan

Forming an emergency plan is essential for all community associations. Having a comprehensive plan will keep you ahead of the…

1 year ago

Is Installing License Plate Readers In HOA Communities A Good Idea? (NC)

Should association boards allow the installation of license plate readers in HOA communities? As with many decisions, the answer is…

1 year ago

Tort/Negligence – Personal Injury – Real Property – Utility Box in Flower Bed (NC)

While the defendant-homeowners’ association’s (HOA’s) entranceway was under construction, plaintiff attempted to cross a flower bed to get to her…

1 year ago

The Benefits of a Living Reserve Study for HOAs (NC)

For HOAs, planning and budgeting for future maintenance and replacement costs is essential. Due to the condo collapse at Surfside…

1 year ago

Should Installing A Security Door In HOA Communities Be Allowed?

Security is a top concern among many homeowners. But should boards allow the installation of a security door in HOA…

1 year ago

I am a Volunteer, so I am Protected, Right?: Understanding Director and Officer Liability Insurance for Community Associations

Community associations ("Associations") act through their board members and officers, who are volunteers and are generally willing to serve because…

1 year ago