Carolina Common Elements

I thought my eyes were deceiving me but that really was my neighbor walking a miniature horse! What’s next, a pig?

By Keith Nichols, Esq. | October 3, 2013 | Comments Off

Many governing documents prohibit owners from having anything other than household pets; typically dogs and cats. These same documents typically…

Condo Leasing Question/Answer

By Bill Hamel | September 26, 2013 |

Question: I recently purchased a condominium unit. After moving in, I noticed that a few units are being rented and…

Can an HOA have too many rules?

By Mike Hunter | September 9, 2013 | Comments Off

Q: Could you elaborate on the differences between covenants, bylaws, and rules and regulations for condominium complexes? Are there any…

How long does the developer retain control of the HOA?

By Mike Hunter | August 26, 2013 |

Q: My home owners association (HOA) never held a members’ meeting to elect a board of directors after the developer’s…

The buck stops with HOA boards, not management companies

By Mike Hunter | August 12, 2013 | Comments Off

Q: My homeowners’ association (HOA) employs a management company. When neighborhood issues arise, the management company representative tells us it…

CAI Seminar scheduled for August 20 – “Running a Darn Good Meeting”

By Mike Hunter | August 6, 2013 | Comments Off

The North Carolina Chapter of the Community Associations Institute is holding an HOA Board of Directors Seminar Tuesday, August 20,…

Legislative Changes in North Carolina

By Offit Kurman | July 12, 2013 |

The North Carolina legislature recently passed some new laws that will impact homeowners associations (HOAs). Below is a short summary…

Is homeowner liable for assessments after Chapter 7 bankruptcy and abandonment of home?

By Mike Hunter | July 9, 2013 | Comments Off

My colleagues at the Raleigh firm of Jordan Price Wall Gray Jones & Carlton, well-known for their HOA expertise, published an article…

HOAs must allow members to see financial records

By Mike Hunter | July 8, 2013 | Comments Off

Q: I live in a new community where the developer manages the homeowners’ association (HOA). While we pay monthly HOA…

Are on-street parking bans enforceable?

By Mike Hunter | July 5, 2013 | Comments Off

This is a follow-up to my January 2013 Charlotte Observer article and blog post, in which a reader asked whether…

Are membership lists public?

By Mike Hunter | July 3, 2013 | Comments Off

Q: Our HOA has never made public the names and addresses for its members. Are we bound by North Carolina…

Chasing Delinquent Owners

By Mike Hunter | June 5, 2013 | Comments Off

This article appeared in “Common Ground”, the magazine published by the Community Association Institute. It is one of the most comprehensive…

HOAs should explore liability with ‘community watch’ programs

By Mike Hunter | June 4, 2013 |

Note: This week’s column is by my colleague, Kimberly Sullivan, a member of our firm’s litigation department. Neighborhood Watch programs are…

Should we hire an HOA management company?

By Mike Hunter | May 8, 2013 | Comments Off

Q: The residents of our condo complex want to hire a property manager for our complex. The HOA’s board of…

HOA Board Director, Officer, or Both?

By Mike Hunter | April 17, 2013 |

Q: Can a homeowners’ association (HOA) board of directors change the term served by the officers by a resolution, without…