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The Importance of Emergency Planning for Community Associations

In the Carolinas, we are pretty familiar with natural disasters, particularly hurricanes. Though they arrive by sea, there have been many instances of them making their way inland and causing just as ...

Transitioning to a New Management Company? Keep These Things in Mind.

Switching management companies for your community association may sound like a rather daunting task, and, in many ways, it can be. Though you may not be satisfied with your current management partner,...

FHA Expanded to Include Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Content provided by Jim Slaughter of Law Firm Carolinas. Original article can be found here.The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing due to a person based on the person’s...

On Your Association's ARC? Remember Your Fiduciary Duties

Content provided by Ward & Smith, P.A. Original article can be found here. Residents of planned communities often must obtain approval prior to making any modifications to their homes and lots.&nb...

Is Community Association Living the Right Choice for You?

Buying a home in a community association can be a fantastic decision – you'll often have access to some great amenities, perhaps no longer have to take care of your lawn and get to enjoy con...

The New Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Condo Questionnaire

Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac are two of the biggest players in the mortgage market, particularly the secondary mortgage market, where mortgages are bought and sold after they have been originated. Thi...

Virtual Options Increase Efficiency for HOA Meetings

When Covid-19 arrived in the United States, many businesses had to quickly figure out how to continue operating in the age of social distancing. In the months that have followed, conducting business r...

Violations and Amending Documents in NC & SC Community Associations

Whether you’re new to being a board member or a seasoned vet, you’ve probably figured out that you’ve volunteered for a rather complicated job. Not only do you have to consider your ...

The FHA, ADA, and Your Association: What Boards Need to Know (Part 1)

The Fair Housing Act (FHA) was created to ensure that Americans receive equal treatment when seeking housing and thereby made it illegal to discriminate against people based upon certain protected cla...

The FHA, ADA, & Your Association: What Boards Need to Know (Part 2)

In a recent article, we began our discussion of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as they relate to community associations. A large part of understanding the FHA...

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