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Advice for New Homeowners in HOA Communities

With all the new construction in the Wilmington area and throughout our great state, it comes as no surprise that we are seeing increases in the number of homeowners’ associations (HOAs). HOAs ...

Protecting Your Home from Floods

The concept of flood zones has been changing as more areas that historically haven’t flooded have begun seeing more instances of water intrusion, whether it be from rain, nearby bodies of water,...

Maintenance, Repair and Replacement in HOAs & Condos

Even in quiet times, issues related to maintenance, repair, and replacement are some of the more difficult ones we deal with as community association attorneys. And they are among the most common. A s...

Lessons From Hurricane Florence

Many in the Carolinas are still catching their breath after Hurricane Florence, even as we enter into another season of hurricane preparedness. Here at CAMS, we’re taking what we’ve learne...

Guidelines for Creating Community-Friendly Association Rules

Let’s face it, we all need rules. Knowing what’s acceptable and—perhaps more importantly—what isn’t helps set standards and define expectations and consequences. Knowled...

Is It Time to Reorganize Your Association’s Files?

If your community association has been around a while, it’s probably safe to say it has amassed some paperwork over the years.As warmer weather leads many of us to turn our attention to spring c...

Got Millennials? Embrace Their Association Leadership Potential

It’s a word sometimes said with disdain – millennial.Millennials are those born anywhere from the early 80s to mid-90s who grew up with cellphones and the internet, who understand the term...

Ditch the Jargon: Simple Tips for Effective Management

Let’s face it, we all need rules. Knowing what’s acceptable and—perhaps more importantly—what isn’t helps set standards and define expectations and consequences. Knowled...

Are You Ready for Swimming Pool Season?

The warm weather has arrived, and with it comes the long-awaited swimming pool season. Because pools appeal to such a wide range of residents – infants, retirees, families, fitness seekers,...

Will a Management Company Take Control of My Neighborhood?

In a word, no. Professional management companies like us here at CAMS serve to assist and provide guidance to homeowners’ associations, not take over. We do that through a number of duties ...

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