This week’s column was written by Michael Hunter’s law partner, Bill Hamel. Most swimming pools have a list of rules posted somewhere on the premises. We’ve all seen them. The rules contain common sense prohibitions against dangerous pool activities, such as having glass in the pool area and diving into the shallow end. And almost […]

Editor’s note: this week’s column was researched and written by Mr. Hunter’s associate attorney, Michael Tarwater Jr. We are often asked about pet restrictions in the context of homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and their enforceability with respect to assistance animals for persons with disabilities. An HOA’s governing documents often restrict the type, size, and quantity of […]

Q: When I bought my house in Union County in 2010, I was told the homeowners’ association (HOA) for my community wasn’t a “legal” HOA and had no authority to enforce the covenants, conditions and restrictions (CCRs). I am building an addition now and the HOA is asking my contractor for information on the project. […]

The NC chapter of Community Associations Institute holds its 2015 Annual Conference & Expo April 16-17 at the Embassy Suites Charlotte/Concord. Anyone interested in community association management—HOA’s, condominium associations, etc.—is welcome. The event opens with a Welcome Social on Thursday April 16 followed by a full day of learning sessions and exhibit hall opportunities, with […]

Editor’s note: This column was authored by my colleague Peter B. Miller, a reserve specialist with Miller Dodson Associates. He is a frequent author and lecturer on the subject of capital reserves. Q. Our condominium association last raised our assessments in 2010, which left us with a small surplus above our annual expenses to fund […]