Can the Secretary of State help me with my complaint against my homeowners’ association?
Is there a government agency that can help me with my HOA problem?
If you can’t help me with my HOA problem, who can?
Does my HOA have to comply with the law in Chapter 47F?
Generally, HOAs are covered by that chapter of the General Statutes. We can’t tell you for sure. Another law that often applies to HOAs is Chapter 55 of the General Statutes. That’s the law about nonprofit corporations.
Is there anything you can do to help me?
Can you give me a copy of my HOA’s bylaws?
No, we can’t give you a copy of the bylaws. That’s because we don’t have them. Corporations aren’t required to file their bylaws with us.
I’m trying to get a copy of a “Declarant’s Declaration” for my HOA. Can you help me?
No, we can’t help you. We don’t have copies of “Declarant’s Declarations”. That’s because they aren’t filed with us. Usually, you can find them at the Register of Deeds office in the county where the HOA’s principle office is. You can find Register of Deeds offices in every NC County in our Directory of State and Local Government Officials.
Where can I learn more about HOA law in NC?
The HOA or planned community law is in Chapter 47F of the General Statutes. of the General Statutes. You can also learn more about HOAs at the NC Attorney General’s website at https://ncdoj.gov/protecting-consumers/home-repair-and-products/homeowners-associations/.
I don’t have a lawyer. How can I find a lawyer who knows about HOAs?
The NC Bar Association has a Lawyer Referral Service. If you contact them, tell them you need a lawyer who knows about homeowners' associations. They only refer people to lawyers who guarantee a set fee for the 1st meeting. Here’s how to get in touch with them:
NC Bar Association
P.O. Box 3688
Cary, NC 27519
8000 Weston Parkway
Cary, NC 27513
Raleigh area: 919-677-8574
NC Bar Association
Are there any other people I can talk to about my HOA problem?
We can’t promise these agencies can help you, but you can try them:
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NC Real Estate Commission
P.O. Box 17100
Raleigh, NC 27619-7100
(919) 875-3700
NC Real Estate Commission -
NC Department of Justice
Consumer Protection Division
9001 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-9001
1-877-5-NO-SCAM
(919) 716-6000
NC Department of Justice -
You may also want to talk to your legislator. The General Assembly has been studying HOA issues. You can contact your legislator:
NC General Assembly
16 West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-733-7928
NC General Assembly - Finally, sometimes there are local government ordinances that may apply to HOAs. If you think that’s possible, contact your local government. Contact information for all NC local governments is in our Directory of State and Local Government Officials.
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