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
Law Firm Carolinas Blog
Law Firm Carolinas Blog, published by Law Firm Carolinas, focuses on legal issues related to community associations, including homeowner and condominium associations, with attention to governance, contracts, and seasonal challenges. It also covers real property law topics such as tenancy in common and estate law, including complexities of insolvent estates and estate planning decisions like disinheritance. The blog provides practical legal insights relevant to property owners, association boards, and estate planning clients primarily within North Carolina.
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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…
Points and Requests: The Parliamentary Tools We Use the Most and Understand the Least
This article is adapted from a presentation I gave to the Virtual Parliamentarians Toastmasters Club on December 21, 2025. The session focused on several parliamentary tools that are frequently used but often misunderstood, including Questions of Privilege, Parliamentary Inquiry, Requests…
Community Associations in 2025: Bigger, Busier, and Still Strongly Supported
As we wrap up 2025, it’s clear that community associations continue to play a major role in how Americans live. It is also true that not every association gets everything right. There can be disagreements over rules, budgets, and decisions,…
Winter Is Here: Test Your Knowledge on Winterizing Your HOA or Condominium
Winter is here, and many HOAs and condominiums are already dealing with cold weather problems. Yesterday I spoke at the NC Community Associations Institute’s “Holiday Trivia Event” about legal concerns when associations prepare for winter. As a follow-up that talk,…
Tenancy in Common Codified in North Carolina
Tenancy in common has long been one of the three types of joint ownership in real property recognized by North Carolina. Until recently, it was governed by common law principles and not codified by statute. However, on September 9, 2024,…
The Complexities of an Insolvent Estate
Ironically, insolvent estates are often more time-consuming, nuanced, and complex than solvent estates. This increased complexity stems from two primary factors. First, the procedural intricacies involved in providing notice to creditors under Article 14 of Chapter 28A and navigating the…
The Significance of Disinheriting a Child – Alternatives and Protections
Clients choose to disinherit a child for many reasons. As an estate planning attorney, I often find that clients feel the need to justify this decision to me. While it’s helpful for an attorney to understand family history and dynamics,…