Armstrong v. Ledges Homeowners Association, Inc.
Supreme Court of North Carolina
633 S.E.2d 78 (2006)
Relevant factsFree
The original 1988 declaration for a small, amenity-free subdivision authorized only a single, tiny pro rata assessment for a utility bill, but a later homeowners' association (defendant) amendment vastly expanded its assessment powers to cover a broad range of common expenses; homeowners (plaintiffs) challenged the amended declaration as exceeding the scope of what the original covenant's parties had agreed to.
IssueFree
Whether, to be valid, an amendment to a homeowners' association's declaration of covenants must be reasonable and consistent with the contracting parties' original intent.