Community Leaders Series Podcast
Elliot Engstrom recently joined Dacy Cavicchia, CMCA, AMS, PCAM on Association Management Group - Carolinas's Community Leaders [...]
CAI Amicus Program
The Supreme Court of North Carolina unanimously determined that a condominium has the power of sale [...]
DON’T FORGET! NORTH CAROLINA ANNUAL ASSOCIATION ACTION ITEMS
Sometimes, we all need a reminder to handle recurring action items that might be overlooked. [...]
HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATIONS BEWARE OF “UNDERTAKINGS”
A word to the wise South Carolina Associations to Beware of "Undertakings" (NC Associations Should Pay Attention [...]
MAKING ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER WORK FOR YOUR HOA
North Carolina condominium and planned community associations have been required to conduct their meetings (board and membership) [...]
SOUTH CAROLINA GETS ITS “ACTS” TOGETHER
South Carolina Homeowners Association Act and Department of Consumer Affairs Services for Homeowners and Homeowners Associations Act [...]
SPECIAL TAX TREATMENT FOR ASSOCIATION PROPERTY
Anyone may arrange his affairs so that his taxes shall be as low as possible; he is [...]
FINES ARE FINE BUT PENALTIES ARE NOT IN SOUTH CAROLINA
Until very recently, the question of the authority of a homeowners association to fine its members had [...]
DON’T SWEAT THE THREATS – PART 4
DIRECTOR AND OFFICER INSURANCE Tim and Steve Sellers This is the last in our four part [...]
DON’T SWEAT THE THREATS – PART 3
DIRECTOR AND OFFICER INDEMNIFICATION Tim and Steve Sellers This is the third in a four part series [...]
DON’T SWEAT THE THREATS – PART 2
DIRECTOR AND OFFICER IMMUNITY Tim and Steve Sellers This is the second in a four part series [...]
DON’T SWEAT THE THREATS – PART 1
THE BUSINESS JUDGMENT RULE Tim and Steve Sellers This is the first in a four part [...]
LIEN IT OR LOSE IT
Not A Surprise But A Good Reminder It is always reassuring when a court decision confirms [...]
WHEN IT COMES TO WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE, LETS BE PRACTICAL
In recent weeks there has been an increase in chatter in the local media, as well as [...]
CAROLINA COURTS SPEAK TO LIMITS ON AMENDMENTS…AGAIN
Two Case Studies by Stephen C. Sellers North Carolina Wallach v. Linville Owners Association, Inc. July 1, 2014 The [...]
HERE TODAY, GONE TOMORROW
Nothing lasts forever. This is especially true of the legal rights and remedies we think that we [...]
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH HELP WHEN A RESIDENT GOES TOO FAR
Case Study - Federal Point Yacht Club Association v. Gregory Moore (North Carolina) By Stephen C. Sellers There is [...]
WARNING! COVENANTS “TOO VAGUE” TO ENFORCE
Case Study- Harrison vs. Land's End of Emerald Isle Association, Inc. 692 S.E.2d 487 (North Carolina 2009) By Tim Sellers [...]
REGULATIONS ARE NOT RESTRICTIONS – INCONSISTENT ENFORCEMENT MAY RESULT IN WAIVER
Case study - ARCADIAN SHORES SINGLE FAMILY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION V. CROMER (South Carolina) Sometimes courts must revisit and [...]