Experienced North Carolina Attorney Resolving Homeowners Association Architectural Review Disputes
If you live in a community governed by a condo, townhome or homeowners association (HOA), you may already have encountered your architectural review committee. Its purpose is to set and maintain architectural standards for the community so that each home fits in, aesthetically, with the others. This is thought to keep property values high.
Unfortunately, homeowners are sometimes surprised by the requirements of their HOA’s architectural review committee or feel those requirements are unduly strict. This can lead to architectural review disputes – and that can mean frustration and even financial penalties.
I am North Carolina HOA attorney Bob Morton. At my law firm, North Raleigh Law, I am proud to serve homeowners in HOA law, including in architectural review disputes. Very few HOA lawyers represent homeowners in these matters, but I am happy to do so. I have been resolving legal disputes for over two decades, with a focus on protecting homeowners and consumers.
Common Areas Of Architectural Review Disputes
A dispute with the architectural review committee could start with a simple decoration or a coat of paint. You may not have realized you were violating HOA rules. Or, you may have requested advance permission to change something about your property, but permission was denied. I handle all sorts of architectural review disputes, such as:
- Issues with compliance to neighborhood regulations
- Denied requests for property modifications
- Disagreements over property aesthetics or materials
- Disputes regarding necessary modifications for accessibility
I can evaluate your community’s Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) document to help determine what is allowed and what is prohibited. Then, I can help you move forward and resolve the dispute.
Initial Consultation And Next Steps
I generally suggest starting with a fee-based initial consultation. This allows me to review the pertinent documents and discuss the details of your architectural review dispute during a 30-minute phone call. This approach often equips homeowners to handle the situation themselves. Should you need further assistance, I am here to help at every step of the way.
Get In Touch With A Raleigh HOA Attorney For Help
If you are facing an architectural review dispute or another issue with your HOA, you do not have to handle it alone. Contact North Raleigh Law today and set up a consultation to discuss how I can help you understand and resolve your HOA dispute. Call 919-944-4856 or contact me online.