By Elisabeth Arriero — May 17, 2013

Charlotte residents would be better protected from homeowners associations if the General Assembly passes several key pieces of legislation, lawmakers said last week.

The N.C. House of Representatives is reviewing several bills that address everything from state courses for new HOA board members to requiring that property managers get their real estate license.

N.C. representative Rodney Moore, (District 99, D.), who is a primary sponsor on House Bills 883 and 175, said the bills will address those homeowners associations that have “gotten out of hand.” His bills would not let an HOA foreclose on a home and would require HOA training for new board members.