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Michael S. Hunter, Esq.
 Horack Talley
2600 One Wachovia Center
301 South College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Tel. (704) 377-2500 Mike Hunter is a Shareholder at Horack Talley. His background includes real restate and litigation, with a concentration in the area of creditors' rights, including debt collection, bankruptcy, foreclosure, lien enforcement, and collateral recovery. He chairs the Horack Talley Creditors' Rights Practice Group. His practice focuses on community and condominium association law. He represents more than 500 homeowners' associations in western North Carolina. Mike is licensed to practice in all North Carolina state courts, all three districts of the U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts, the North Carolina Court of Appeals, and the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a requested speaker on community association law, and is frequently sought out by the press both locally and nationally. Mike Hunter is the co-author of How to Get Results in the Collection of Delinquent Debts in North Carolina (1996), and has written numerous manuscripts for various presentations and seminars on community association law. You can view his full bio on the firm's website. Mike has contributed his expert opinion and experience to the HOAleader.com articles below.
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HOA Management Companies: A Practical Guide for Homeowners Association Boards
In this exclusive HOA management special report, we offer insight and guidance on finding a good HOA manager and determining whether you need an onsite manager, must-have and must-not-have contract language, and tips for responding when your management company isn't doing its job, including guidance on when to cut ties or work toward a better relationship. We also educate going-it-alone boards on best practices for self-managed homeowners associations, and much, much more. . . . keep reading
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What Your HOA Should Know About the Foreclosure-to-Rent Strategy
The takeover of foreclosed units by condominium and homeowners associations to rent them out and recoup delinquent fees has been one of the fastest-growing solutions to the rise in foreclosures. But it's not without cost. Here we explain what your HOA board needs to know about the risk when acquiring a unit for rental and the expense involved in foreclosing on a property to rent it out. . . . keep reading
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HOA Governing Documents Explained
March 2011
HOA gurus freely banter about the terms "CC&Rs," "bylaws," "rules and regs," and "governing documents." But what exactly are those documents, and which are the most and least powerful? In this article, we lay out what constitutes each governing document and sort out which ones have more authority than others. . . . keep reading
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Seven Rules for Avoiding HOA Litigation
March 2011
Lawsuits often end up siphoning off money from your homeowners association that perhaps never needed to be spent. Here, our legal experts offer up seven rules for implementing policies and procedures and dispute-resolution practices that reduce the number of lawsuits your HOA is involved in. . . . keep reading
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Guard Your HOA's Membership List Carefully
August 2010
If an owner or someone else asks to see your association's member list, can you say no? If your state requires that you provide members your list, can you redact some information? Are there restrictions on how members can use the list? . . . keep reading
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Who Can Attend Your HOA Meetings?
July 2010
Does your state or homeowners association have rules covering who can attend owners' and board meetings? Here we explain potential restrictions and whether your board can and should allow exceptions. . . . keep reading
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Can You Use Small Claims Court to Collect Unpaid HOA Fees?
July 2010
One California small claims judge's opinion has caused confusion over homeowners associations' ability to use small claims court to collect unpaid fees. Here, we explain the California brouhaha and offer insights about using small claims court in other states as well. . . . keep reading
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Does Your HOA's Method of Determining Assessments Pass Muster?
July 2, 2010
Riddle me this: Does the formula you use to calculate owners' assessments match the method spelled out in your HOA's governing documents? This week's tip explains that sometimes there's a disconnect between the two--and that can spell trouble for your homeowners association. . . . keep reading
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The Wrong Way to Calculate HOA Assessments
July 2010
Homeowner and condo associations often come up with new ways to calculate assessments, but sometimes they later learn their methodology was simply wrong, unfair, or in violation of their governing documents. Here's some guidance on identifying whether a proposed method of determining HOA assessments passes muster. . . . keep reading
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Mold: When Is It Your HOA's Problem?
February 2009
A growing number of owners are complaining about mold and moisture in their properties, and they sometimes insist that their homeowners association pony up the money to fix the problem. When is mold a problem the association needs to address, and when should owners foot their own repair bills? . . . keep reading
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HOA Rules on Renovations: How to Make Construction Less Stressful
February 2009
Without clear rules, a growth in owner renovation projects could become a serious source of tension at your homeowners association. Before that happens, do your own renovation of your association's rules to be sure they spell out what can and can't be done when owners work on their property. Here's a guide to rules your community should enact--and enforce--to keep peace during renovations. . . . keep reading
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