One of the most common questions asked by community association boards and managers is: “Can the board simply adopt a rule addressing a problem in the community?” The answer depends on the source and scope of the association’s authority. While most declarations grant boards some authority to adopt rules and regulations, that authority is not unlimited. In North Carolina, an association’s rule-making power must be grounded in authority contained within the recorded declaration or bylaws, and any rules adopted must be reasonable and consistent with applicable law. Rule-Making Authority Begins with the Declaration Before adopting any rule, boards should first … Continue reading
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Should Your HOA or Condo Association Have a Facebook Page or Other Social Media Presence?
Many boards are looking for better ways to communicate with owners. Email newsletters, websites, text alerts, and social media can all be effective tools for keeping residents informed. When discussing social media, however, it is important to distinguish between an official association account and an owner-created page or group. This article addresses official association social media accounts, whether on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Nextdoor, LinkedIn, or other platforms. In most cases, a community association has little or no control over independent social media groups created by owners, even if many residents participate in them. More Communication Is Usually Better As a … Continue reading
Keeping Your Community Association Solvent in A High Inflation Economy
If you are like me, you are becoming acutely aware of rising costs in our current economic environment. While inflation appears to be cooling off a bit, it certainly is not coming down at the rate necessary for most Americans to see much of a difference. In a post COVID world, we have seen prices of food, goods, and labor soar. And while we are all hopeful for some relief from rising costs in the near future, we must prepare as best we can to live and operate in a high inflation economy. Homeowners and condominium associations are certainly not … Continue reading