One thing that makes condo and HOA communities thrive is their unified aesthetic—a goal accomplished through architectural standards and rules.
Enforcing those provisions is performed either by your board or your architectural committee, according to your governing documents. Doing that consistently and fairly can be a challenge, and missteps can land condos and HOAs in court.
Exhibit A: Duff v. The Sanctuary at Lake Wylie Property Owners Ass'n, Inc., a North Carolina case we cover in this report that's a stark reminder that not playing fair with architectural rules can cost condos and HOAs huge money. In Duff, the HOA was socked with roughly $275,000
in damages for its actions.
Our mission is, as it has been for more than 16 years, to offer you useful information in our
characteristic clear, plain English that you can immediately adopt in your association.
As always, when it comes to issues of legal compliance for condos and HOAs, it is important to remember that each state has its own rules, and you should consult with an attorney or other professional as to the appropriate steps for your specific
situation.
Our goal for this report, as for all HOAleader.com information products, is to help make your association a better run organization. I am confident you will find concrete ideas you can put to work in your condo or homeowners association.
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Matt Humphrey
President
