Large Assessments for Repairs Could Prompt Decision for Bulldozing in Hot Areas This is an article I wrote for the Charlotte Business Journal in 2006 on potential redevelopment of aging condominiums.  At that time, real estate prices were continuing to rise and land acquisition for infill projects was in demand.   I stumbled on the article […]

By Michael S. Hunter Q: My homeowners’ association (HOA) has a restriction that says we cannot park on the street, but I have heard that they can’t do this because the streets are owned and maintained by the city. Who is right? A:  This is a very common question. The crux of the issue is […]

By Michael S. Hunter Another year has come and gone, and I have witnessed a great many homeowners’ association (HOA) conflicts, some of which might easily have been avoided. HOA disputes can be expensive, and they frequently generate unneeded animosity among homeowners and board members. This year, every person serving on a board for an […]

January 29 – Board of Directors 101- Mike Hunter, Bill Hamel and Cynthia Jones will present to the North Carolina Chapter of the Community Associations Institute on January 29, 2013, at the Employers Association. Topics will include governing documents, conducting effective annual meetings, proxies and ballots, budget ratification, and more. To register for the workshop, […]