Condominium and HOA records access in North Carolina
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| Who may request | Unit and lot owners and their agents or attorneys |
|---|---|
| Deadline | Statement of unpaid assessments in 10 business days |
| Fees | $200 closing statement, +$100 rush; copies at cost |
| Complaints | Superior court; no state regulator |
| Penalty | No fine; court orders your costs and fees unless good faith |
| Country | United States |
| Checked against official text | October 31, 2026 |
In North Carolina, the law sets who may see the records of an unit owners' association, how quickly they must be provided, what may be charged for them, and where an owner can complain.[1][2][3] This summary was checked against the official text on October 31, 2026.
This is general information, not legal advice. Check the official text in the references before relying on it.
Who may request records
Unit and lot owners and their agents or attorneys.
Deadlines
No day count; 5 business days' notice if nonprofit.
Fees
| Certificate | Statement $200; +$100 if asked within 48 hours of closing |
|---|---|
| Other documents | Copies at cost; year-end financials free in 75 days |
Complaints and penalties
| Where to complain | Superior court; no state regulator |
|---|---|
| Penalty for not complying | No fine; court orders your costs and fees unless good faith |
References
- N.C. Gen. Stat. 47C-1-102, 47C-3-101, 47C-3-102, 47C-3-103, 47C-3-118, 47C-4-103, 47C-4-109, 47C-4-117 (FindLaw copy, current as of 2023-01-01).
- N.C. Gen. Stat. 47F-1-102, 47F-3-101, 47F-3-102, 47F-3-103, 47F-3-118, 47F-3-120 (FindLaw copy, current as of 2023-01-01).
- N.C. Gen. Stat. 55A-16-01, 55A-16-02, 55A-16-03, 55A-16-04 (FindLaw copy, current as of 2023-01-01).
- N.C. Gen. Stat. 47E-4, 47E-5 (FindLaw copy, current as of 2023-01-01).
- Official General Statutes (blocked to Claude on 2026-10-30; read by Grok the same day, see source 18).
- Carpenter v. William Douglas Management, Inc., No. 22-2106 (4th Cir. Mar. 14, 2025), published opinion PDF from the court.
- Official General Statutes and session laws on ncleg.gov, read by Grok on 2026-10-30: G.S. 47C, 47F, 55A-16-01 to 16-05, 47E-4, 47E-5, 39A-2; S.L. 2026-52 (H 517) ratified text; bill histories for H 517, S 445, H 1174, S 378, H 444. Example:.
- Official text from ncleg.gov, saved by Grok on 2026-10-31 because ncleg.gov blocks Canadian connections, read by Claude at the verify step: G.S. 39A-2, 47C-1-102, 47C-3-102, 47C-3-103, 47C-3-118, 47C-4-103, 47E-5, 47F-1-102, 47F-3-102, 47F-3-103, 47F-3-118, 55A-16-02, 55A-16-03, 55A-16-04, 55A-16-05 and S.L. 2026-52 (House Bill 517). research/sources/north-carolina/official-*_2026-10-31.txt; for example.
See also: records law in other jurisdictions.