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Law Firm Carolinas is a legal publisher focused on issues relevant to community associations, real property, and estate law primarily within North Carolina. The firm provides analysis and updates on topics such as homeowners associations, condominium management, tenancy in common statutes, and estate insolvency. Their content often addresses practical legal concerns faced by community boards and property owners, including contract approvals, winter maintenance, and estate planning decisions. The firm aims to clarify statutory changes and procedural complexities to assist attorneys, clients, and community members in navigating regional legal frameworks.
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150 Years of Robert’s Rules of Order
This Thursday, February 19, 2026, we mark the 150th anniversary of the first publication of Robert’s Rules of Order in 1876. For 150 years, this book has helped groups hold fair, organized, and effective meetings. That is an extraordinary legacy…
You Don’t Have to Go Home, But You Can’t Stay Here: A Cursory Review of North Carolina’s Latest Removal Law
For years, landlords in North Carolina have struggled to find readily available or feasible remedies when dealing with the presence of certain unwanted occupants on their premises. Specifically, the focus of this blog post will address how the recently enacted…
Running Better, More Legal, Virtual Meetings
In May 2022, my law partner, Harmony Taylor, and I presented a program at the Community Associations Institute (CAI) Annual Conference on running better, more legal virtual meetings for community associations. By that point, most boards and managers had already…
Involved With HOAs or Condominium Associations? Make Sure You Have the Correct Copy of Robert’s Rules of Order
For homeowner and condominium associations, membership and board meetings are not routine gatherings. Membership meetings tend to be where directors are elected and governing documents amended. Boards govern the association throughout the year, exercising authority that directly affects owners’ property…
Why I Write Parliamentary Books: Reflections from an Author Chat with the American College of Parliamentary Lawyers
This article is adapted from remarks I delivered during an “Author Chat” with the American College of Parliamentary Lawyers on February 7, 2023. It reflects an edited written version of that presentation, focusing on why I write parliamentary books, how…
Law Firm Carolinas Announces New Shareholders and Partner
Law Firm Carolinas announces the advancement of three attorneys within the firm. Jon Raymer, who practices in the Greensboro office, has been named a Shareholder. Jon focuses on commercial and residential real estate and represents builders, developers, investors, and property…
You Need the Correct Copy of Robert’s Rules of Order
In most associations, significant decisions are made at board, committee, and membership meetings. Budgets are adopted. Directors are elected. Budgets are adopted. Directors are elected. Governing document amendments and policies are approved. When an organization says it follows Robert’s Rules…
Let’s Focus on the “Community” in Community Associations in 2026
It is no surprise to anyone that we are living in polarized times. We are increasingly isolating ourselves in bubbles catering to our already held beliefs. We are getting news and information from “news” outlets designed to cater to specific…
A New HOA Warranty Option for North Carolina Buyers
A new product has recently become available to some North Carolina purchasers buying homes or condos in community associations. Known as “HOA Warranty,” this is a private, optional product offered at closing and is not governmental or legislative in any…