How should community associations handle the Coronavirus? Understandably, Offit Kurman attorneys have been getting a lot of inquiries from our community association clients and management companies …
Is the Developer Running the HOA Correctly? In my HOA law practice, I often hear complaints from homeowners in communities that are still being developed, that …
Is Your Association Required to Confront the Bully? These days, it seems like there’s no such thing as a minor disagreement. Normally, owner-to-owner disagreements between neighbors …
Who is Responsible for Maintenance on my Townhome? Question: I recently had water damage which my homeowners’ association (“HOA”) is repairing. During reconstruction, the contractor found …
What’s the difference between a proxy and a ballot? Question: I am on the board of directors for my homeowners’ association, and our annual meeting is …
How to Manage Condo Defects in the Carolinas Condominium owners associations (COAs) are usually responsible for maintaining and repairing roofs, exterior walls, and other building envelope …
Should your HOA Ban Short-term Rentals? In early June, 2019 at an apartment in uptown Charlotte, gunfire erupted at a graduation party. One person was killed …
The Rules of the Road for HOAs with Rules and Regulations We frequently are asked by our HOA (homeowners’ association) clients to review their rules and …
Two common questions for maintenance & repair in an HOA: Who’s going to fix it? And who’s going to pay for it? Question: As parts of …
What does Fiduciary Duty mean for directors and officers of HOA? Question: The directors and officers of a homeowners’ association (HOA) are said to have a …