North Carolina Community associations are typically developed by private developers that plan the community, build the infrastructure and improvements, develop the lots, and organize the property owners or 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