Increasing Events of Rainfall and Flooding Cause Headaches for HOAs and Homeowners

A homeowner in Union County, NC reported damage to his backyard due to heavy flooding, notably that had not occurred in the past. The plat maps revealed that a portion of his lot was located in a flood plain backing up to a stormwater drainage easement on an HOA-owned common area. The HOA had done nothing to redirect the water flow away from the homeowner’s property. Since a 1987 North Carolina Supreme Court case, North Carolina law states the HOA is not responsible for paying to fix the problem. Let us know at thoughts by leaving us a comment.

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