Mediation and Arbitration Study for HOAs and Condos
Senate Bill 16 was vetoed by Governor Cooper on August 15, 2017, for reasons other than the proposal described below. The proposed study of a mediation and arbitration board by the Legislative Research...
View ArticleBest Lawyers Recognition
Two attorneys at Black, Slaughter & Black have been named to the 2018 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers. Best Lawyers recognition is based on peer reviews and client recommendations. Barbara...
View ArticleHow to Help after Hurricane Harvey
These blogs often focus on community association issues, whether hot topics, new appellate cases, or proposed federal or state laws. Today there’s a more pressing issue to address—the devastation...
View ArticleRequired E-mail Notice of Collection Proceedings?
Lawyers get asked about reported cases all the time, but usually what happens in a specific lawsuit isn’t that relevant to parties not involved in the case. That’s because circumstances are different,...
View ArticleEnforcement: Might a Local Ordinance Help Your Community Association?
What can an HOA or condominium association do when activity is occurring within the community that appears to be objectionable, but which is not specifically addressed in the Declaration of Covenants,...
View ArticleHOA & Condo National Law Seminar and Other Programs
Several HOA/condo association learning opportunities are coming up that you may wish to attend, both in North Carolina as well as nationally. Details for each program can be found below. 2018 National...
View ArticleBuyer Beware: Foreclosures of Properties with Existing Tenants
The housing market is hot in much of North Carolina, and many local and out of State investors are on the lookout for foreclosure deals that they can turn into quick rental income. In this situation...
View Article“My Uncle Does That” . . . When is it OK for Condominiums and Homeowners...
I am often asked by HOA & condo Boards a question that looks something like these: Is it OK for the Association to use community volunteers instead of a professional? or My Uncle Sal does that,...
View ArticleBudget Ratification Meetings Basics – What You Need to Know
The Planned Community Act and the Condominium Act require most homeowners associations and condominium associations to hold budget ratifications meetings. What are these meetings? A budget...
View Article“Protecting Associations from Liability for Sexual Harassment”
You can’t turn on the news these days, pick up a paper or listen to the radio without hearing about someone else in the entertainment industry being accused of improper sexual behavior towards...
View ArticleNew Mediation Program to Help Resolve North Carolina HOA/Condo Disputes
The North Carolina Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (NC-CAI) has a new Community Association Mediation Program for resolving association disputes! Let me tell you about it. A common...
View ArticleWhat to Do About Subdivision Roads—The Orphan Road Conundrum
For many homeowners associations roads can be a source of constant consternation. Most homeowners do not make their home-buying decision based on the condition of the roads in the community or on the...
View Article“We Buy Ugly Houses”…Or Do They?
The Charlotte area real estate market remains hot and with that comes opportunists looking to make a dollar in real estate. I receive solicitations from investors who claim to want to buy my house...
View ArticleSouth Carolina Court of Appeals Reiterates Importance of Clear Rental...
I am often asked by homeowners, property managers, and HOA boards to review restrictive covenants to determine whether their community may restrict leasing in some way. The usual answer is “it...
View Article2018 Law Seminar Follow-Up & Firm News
Each year several of our HOA/condo attorneys attend the annual community association Law Seminar presented by the College of Community Association Lawyers and the Community Associations Institute. The...
View ArticleFining For Violations-Proper Process is Key
Our clients often ask us what can be done about homeowners who are clearly violating the Association’s governing documents. Both the North Carolina Planned Community and Condominium Acts (“Acts”) have...
View ArticleNew Charlotte Address & Firm News
We’re excited to announce our new, larger Charlotte office! Note our new Charlotte address: 1927 South Tryon St., Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28203. The Charlotte phone number at 704-970-1593 remains the...
View ArticleTransgender Issues in Community Associations
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the annual Community Association Institute Law Seminar. One of the topics covered at the seminar was transgender issues in community associations. We all know...
View ArticleCan we just enforce the rules we like?
Most board members don’t relish the idea of fining their friends and neighbors for minor infractions of their community’s restrictive covenants. Boards are typically willing to issue fines and...
View ArticleDispute Resolution Committee Comments
Last week I was invited to address the Legislative Research Commission’s Committee on Dispute Resolution Options for Homeowners, Associations and Governing Entities. The committee’s charge is to...
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