It is no secret that community associations and boards are subject to frequent scrutiny.
Such scrutiny comes in many forms, including statements targeted at the board from a disgruntled community member, assertions from...more
7/5/2024
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A key role of most community associations is to engage contractors, service providers, and vendors (all together, "vendors") to assist the community with its everyday needs.
These services can range from community...more
Residents of planned communities often must obtain approval prior to making any modifications to their homes and lots.
Through their declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions - commonly referred to as the...more
People often view Community Associations as simple collections of rule-obsessed homeowners that do little more than debate the color of the flowers under the monument signs leading into the community.
But at their best,...more
Nearly 30 percent of North Carolina's population lives in a community association of some sort, be that a condominium or single-family community.
Yet, confusion among the general population about the nature of community...more
The unfortunate reality for many community associations and their boards of directors is that at some point in their existence they will be sued.
When that happens, there are a number of basic but important "to-do's"...more
North Carolina has the third most planned communities in the United States after California and Florida.
All of these planned communities typically evolve in a similar three-step process. First, a real estate developer...more
Annual membership meetings are an essential thread of the fabric of community associations.
Indeed, North Carolina law requires that all community associations hold a meeting of the association's members at least once a...more
Few legal concepts rival the complexities surrounding the attorney-client privilege in community association matters. The confusion about these complexities, and the resulting misunderstandings, do not discriminate, roping...more
All North Carolina property owner associations are required by law to have regular meetings of the Board of Directors ("Board") and at least one annual membership meeting to discuss and transact certain association business. ...more