Elliot Engstrom recently joined Dacy Cavicchia, CMCA, AMS, PCAM on Association Management Group - Carolinas's Community Leaders Series podcast to discuss how governing board members can work with legal counsel to effectively manage risk. I and my colleagues at Sellers Ayers Dortch & Lyons spend all day every day helping community leaders manage the [...]
The Supreme Court of North Carolina unanimously determined that a condominium has the power of sale for foreclosure for nonpayment of an assessment given the plain language of the North Carolina Condominium Act of 1985 and the condominium association’s declaration. The court reversed the decision of the North Carolina Court of [...]
Sometimes, we all need a reminder to handle recurring action items that might be overlooked. That is particularly true this year when we are wrestling with a pandemic and other unexpected challenges. This is your reminder of the items that must be addressed annually in North Carolina so that you [...]
South Carolina Homeowners Association Act and Department of Consumer Affairs Services for Homeowners and Homeowners Associations Act became law on May 17, 2018 After years of trying, the South Carolina legislature has passed significant legislation regulating various aspects of homeowners association governance and administration. The South Carolina Homeowners Association [...]
Case Study- Harrison vs. Land's End of Emerald Isle Association, Inc. 692 S.E.2d 487 (North Carolina 2009) By Tim Sellers NOTE: We originally reported on this case in 2010. Questions we have been asked over the past few months lead us to believe that many would benefit from a refresher on the case and [...]
