In other words, a party's right to refer a dispute to arbitration depends on the existence of an agreement (the “arbitration agreement”) between them and the other parties to the dispute that the dispute may be referred to arbitration.
Exact steps to take to fight HOA fines: Research Your HOA's Regulations and Guidelines. Understand Your Rights as The Homeowner. Contact Your HOA. Prepare Your Appeal. Attend Your Appeal Meeting. Await the Decision.
An arbitration hearing is an informal legal proceeding held before a neutral court official called an arbitrator. Arbitration hearings are limited by rule to one hour and take place in the courthouse. The hearings are conducted in a serious but relaxed atmosphere, with the rules of evidence serving as a guide.
Exact steps to take to fight HOA fines: Research Your HOA's Regulations and Guidelines. Understand Your Rights as The Homeowner. Contact Your HOA. Prepare Your Appeal. Attend Your Appeal Meeting. Await the Decision.
In North Carolina, the court determines the validity of an arbitration agreement itself, while the arbitrator determines the validity and enforceability of the agreement containing an arbitration provision (N.C.G.S. § 1-569.6(b) and (c)).
Duties and powers of an HOA's board, granted by the NCPCA and the community's declaration, include enforcement of covenants, adopting budgets, assessing and collecting member fees, maintaining and regulating commons areas, and acting on behalf of the association in legal matters. N.C. Gen. Stat. §47F-3-102.
Non-compete agreements are not viewed favorably under North Carolina law. To be valid, they must be designed to protect a legitimate business interest of the employer. If it is too broad to be considered a reasonable protection of the employer's business, it will not be enforced.
An arbitration hearing is an informal legal proceeding held before a neutral court official called an arbitrator. Arbitration hearings are limited by rule to one hour and take place in the courthouse. The hearings are conducted in a serious but relaxed atmosphere, with the rules of evidence serving as a guide.
Generally Arbitration Agreements Are Enforceable The legal basis for upholding contractual arbitration clauses is the Federal Arbitration Act, which mandates that arbitration agreements “shall be valid, irrevocable, and enforceable.” In Southland Corp.