What You Need To Know About HOA Election Laws in North & South Carolina
Elections are an important part of any Homeowners Association (HOA). It’s the responsibility of the elected board to maintain and manage the property. But what do you need to know about HOA election laws in North and South Carolina? In this blog post, we will cover five key elements that you should be familiar with when it comes to HOA elections.
1. Quorum
The quorum is the minimum number of members that must attend a meeting for it to be valid. In North and South Carolina, HOAs have different quorum requirements. The most common quorum requirement is 10%, but some communities require more.
2. Notice Requirements
All HOAs in North and South Carolina must follow certain notice requirements for their elections. This includes sending out notifications at least 10 days prior to the election date, as well as designating a specific date, time, and location for the election to take place. Additionally, all notices sent out for an election must include a statement about how members can nominate themselves or others for open positions on the board.
3. Voting Rights
Every member has a right to vote in an HOA election in both North and South Carolina regardless of whether they are up-to-date on their dues or not. This means that even if a member is delinquent on their dues payments, they may still have a right to vote as long as they meet all other eligibility criteria set forth by the HOA’s governing documents.
4. Eligibility Criteria
Depending on your state statutes and your specific governing documents, these criteria may vary from one association to another; however, most associations will require candidates and voters to be owners of property within the association’s boundaries or be immediate family members of owners who are eligible voters themselves.
5. Proxy Voting
All HOAs in North and South Carolina allow for proxy voting during elections as long as there is an official document authorizing someone else to cast a vote on their behalf during an election process — this document must also be presented before votes are counted at an official meeting or ballot box session held by your HOA board or management company prior to voting taking place online or through mail-in ballots .
In Summary: Understanding the different rules and requirements for HOA elections can seem daunting, but it’s important to be familiar with them in order to ensure a fair and democratic process. By understanding quorum requirements, notice requirements, voting rights, eligibility criteria, and proxy voting rules – you’ll be better prepared when it comes time for your next annual HOA elections. If you need assistance managing your HOA or have any questions about the election process, don’t hesitate to contact us today – we’d be more than happy to help!