The Cedars of Chapel Hill can continue to collect membership fees and monthly overhead fees, according to a state Court of Appeals ruling earlier this week.
Three appellate court judges overturned Wake County Special Superior Court Judge William Pittman’s decision that The Cedars must stop collecting the fees. Pittman issued that ruling in January 2014.
The Court of Appeals ruled that the fees are legal because they are clearly laid out in the contract signed upon purchase of a condo in The Cedars – which offers housing from independent living to skilled nursing care. The members own their condos and share common areas.
Bob Woodruff is President of The Cedars, and he sent a memo saying, in part, “we remain committed to the health and vitality of our community and to you, our Members.”
The decision could be appealed to the state Supreme Court, but there is no word if that will happen.
The Cedars is located in Chapel Hill’s Meadowmont community.
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