Escrow & TitleIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

In NC, 'proration' of homeowners association dues at closing is handled by:

AThe HOA setting the exact amount
BDividing annual HOA dues proportionally between buyer and seller based on days ownedCorrect
CThe buyer paying the full year's dues
DThe seller retaining all prepaid HOA dues, as is typically expected in this situation

Why Dividing annual HOA dues proportionally between buyer and seller based on days owned Is Correct

Answer B: Dividing annual HOA dues proportionally between buyer and seller based on days owned

HOA dues are prorated at closing so that each party pays for their portion of the period covered, similar to property tax prorations.

Exam Tip: Escrow & Title

Escrow questions test the neutral third-party role and the sequence of closing events. Remember that the escrow agent acts as a dual agent for both buyer and seller and cannot advocate for either side.

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