Posts by Mike Hunter
Mike Hunter to speak at community forum on HOAs sponsored by WFAE public radio
From WFAE’s website, which can be found here: http://events.publicbroadcasting.net/wfae/events.eventsmain?action=showEvent&eventID=1471554 “Thousands of Charlotte-area residents live in neighborhoods that have a local…
Read MoreWhen can an HOA fine homeowners?
Q: Can a homeowners’ association (HOA) develop a “policy” to levy fines against homeowners for various violations of rules that…
Read MoreState law allows for easy proxy voting
Q: We recently held our annual homeowners’ association (HOA) meeting, and two homeowners sent relatives to the meeting who were not…
Read MoreDoes HOA board member have right to employee handbook? Are we required to provide information to be published in our neighborhood directory?
Q: I am a recently-elected member of our HOA board of directors. Our community has about 1,500 homes and a staff…
Read MoreDo local restrictions trump HOA rules? Who appoints HOA officers?
Q: When a community rule and a town or city ordinance conflict, which takes precedence? A: We addressed the issue…
Read MoreDo your HOA board members have insurance?
This week’s column was written by David L. Hood III of Hood Hargett & Associates, Inc., an insurance agency based…
Read MoreHOAs squeezed when dues are not paid
Below is a column that appeared in the October 29, 2013 edition of the Mecklenburg Times. Reprinted here with permission…
Read MoreCan HOA board member e-mails be forwarded?
Publisher’s note: this week’s question was answered by my law partner, litigator Keith Nichols. Q: I came across an e-mail…
Read MoreWhat should be included in HOA board minutes?
Publisher’s note: this week’s column is answered by Jim Slaughter, an attorney with Rossabi Black Slaughter, P.A. Mr. Slaughter…
Read MoreCan an HOA have too many rules?
Q: Could you elaborate on the differences between covenants, bylaws, and rules and regulations for condominium complexes? Are there any…
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