Short title
- Statute:
- North Carolina §47A-1 · Chapter 47A (Unit Ownership Act (pre-1986 condos))
- Topic:
- General · Naming
- Applies to:
- Condo associations
Names this Article the Unit Ownership Act. It is the statute for North Carolina condominiums created on or before October 1, 1986. Post-1986 condos live under Chapter 47C; a listed set of 47C sections still overlays older regimes (§47C-1-102).
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- What does North Carolina §47A-1 require?
- Names this Article the Unit Ownership Act. It is the statute for North Carolina condominiums created on or before October 1, 1986. Post-1986 condos live under Chapter 47C; a listed set of 47C sections still overlays older regimes (§47C-1-102).
- Who does North Carolina §47A-1 apply to?
- North Carolina §47A-1 applies to Condo associations in North Carolina.
- What happens if our pre-1986 condo doesn't comply with §47A-1?
- Non-compliance can expose the association and individual directors to disputes in the governing forum for North Carolina community associations. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
- Where can I read the official text of North Carolina §47A-1?
- The official text is published by the North Carolina General Assembly at ncleg.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
- How does SoShiny help with Short title?
- SoShiny is built around the Florida statutes from day one — every feature is included on every plan, with no add-ons or per-document fees. Start your community free and run it the way the statutes expect. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of North Carolina §47A-1 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a North Carolina-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.
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