Amendment of declaration
- Statute:
- North Carolina §47C-2-117 · Chapter 47C (North Carolina Condominium Act)
- Topic:
- Governing Documents · Amendment
- Applies to:
- Condo associations
Except for the listed declarant, association, or owner-executed amendments, the declaration may be amended only by owners of units to which at least 67 percent of the votes are allocated (or any larger majority the declaration specifies). Unanimous consent is required to create special declarant rights, increase the number of units, or change unit boundaries, allocated interests, or permitted uses. A challenge must be brought within one year after recordation.
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- What does North Carolina §47C-2-117 require?
- Except for the listed declarant, association, or owner-executed amendments, the declaration may be amended only by owners of units to which at least 67 percent of the votes are allocated (or any larger majority the declaration specifies). Unanimous consent is required to create special declarant rights, increase the number of units, or change unit boundaries, allocated interests, or permitted uses. A challenge must be brought within one year after recordation.
- Who does North Carolina §47C-2-117 apply to?
- North Carolina §47C-2-117 applies to Condo associations in North Carolina.
- What happens if our condo doesn't comply with §47C-2-117?
- 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 §47C-2-117?
- 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 Amendment of declaration?
- SoShiny is built around the Florida statutes from day one. The features that help you comply with this section are part of every plan — no add-ons, no per-document fees. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of North Carolina §47C-2-117 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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