North Carolina's G.S. 47F-3-102 lets an owners' association enforce its declaration, bylaws, and rules, including architectural and use restrictions. After notice and an opportunity to be heard, it may impose reasonable fines or suspend privileges. Attorney fees in covenant enforcement are recovered chiefly through the lien process in G.S. 47F-3-116.
G.S. 47F-3-102 grants the association power to "adopt and amend bylaws and rules and regulations," to "regulate the use, maintenance, repair, replacement, and modification of common elements," and, under item (12), after "notice and an opportunity to be heard, impose reasonable fines or suspend privileges or services" (except access to lots) for violations of the declaration, bylaws, and rules. Architectural-control authority typically flows from these powers combined with the recorded declaration. The Act does not contain a stand-alone fee-shifting statute for general covenant suits; attorneys' fees are addressed in the lien-enforcement context of G.S. 47F-3-116, which caps fees and the trustee's commission at $1,200 in an uncontested foreclosure of an assessment lien.
Reasonable fines (up to $100 under G.S. 47F-3-107.1) and suspension of privileges or services after notice and a hearing. Continued noncompliance can lead to assessment liens and, for assessment debts, foreclosure under G.S. 47F-3-116.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
Wilmington, NC
Wilmington permits construction from 7 AM to 7 PM on weekdays and 8 AM to 5 PM on Saturdays. Sunday construction in residential areas is restricted.
Wilmington, NC
Wilmington regulates noise under Chapter 10, Article IV of the City Code. Unreasonable noise that disturbs the peace is prohibited with stricter enforcement ...
Wilmington, NC
Wilmington regulates RV and boat storage in residential areas. Vehicles must be stored properly and not create a nuisance.
Wilmington, NC
Wilmington regulates on-street parking through posted signs and general ordinances. Vehicles must be registered and may not remain in the same spot for exten...
Wilmington, NC
Wilmington restricts large commercial vehicles in residential zones. Semi-trucks and heavy equipment may not be stored in residential areas.
Wilmington, NC
Wilmington generally does not require building permits for standard residential fences up to 6 feet. Fences must comply with zoning requirements.
See how Wilmington's cc&r enforcement rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.