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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Community associations ("COAs") are not typically thought of as property owners outside of perhaps the clubhouse, pool, or tennis courts.
However, COAs can and do own those and other types of real estate in many...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
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