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North Carolina — Official Statutory and Agency Sources
Last reviewed: June 3, 2026 · Methodology
Not legal advice. North Carolina planned communities are governed by Chapter 47F of the General Statutes (North Carolina Planned Community Act). Read the linked sections on the NC General Assembly website.
Statutory framework
Chapter 47F — North Carolina Planned Community Act
General Statutes Chapter 47F — full chapter index.
Short title; applicability; definitions
G.S. 47F-1-101 through 47F-1-103 — Short title, applicability, and definitions.
Association organization & powers
Organization of owners' association
G.S. 47F-3-101 — Organization of owners' association.
Powers of owners' association
G.S. 47F-3-102 — Powers of owners' association.
Records, meetings & fines
Association records
G.S. 47F-3-118 — Association records.
Meetings
G.S. 47F-3-108 — Meetings.
Fines and suspension of privileges
G.S. 47F-3-107.1 — Procedures for fines and suspension of planned community privileges or services.
American and State flags; political signs
G.S. 47F-3-121 — American and State flags and political sign displays.
Assessments & liens
Assessments for common expenses
G.S. 47F-3-115 — Assessments for common expenses.
Lien for sums due the association
G.S. 47F-3-116 — Lien for sums due the association; enforcement.
State agency
North Carolina Department of Justice — consumer protection
State Attorney General consumer protection division (general consumer information).
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