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HOAs in most states cannot issue liens for unpaid fines, only for unpaid dues or assessments.
by gnopgnip 7y ago
HOAs in most states cannot issue liens for unpaid fines, only for unpaid dues or assessments.
- ctdonath 7y agoSome form of enforcement must be available to the HOA. Otherwise I'd sow wheat in my yard and raise a gaggle of chickens starting tomorrow.
- umvi 7y agoMy neighbors (Maryland) have had a broken down car in front of their house for 2 years now. I see HOA violation notices on it every once in a while threatening to get it towed if they don't fix it, but nothing ever comes of it.
- ctdonath 7y agoAnd every year we see news stories of HOAs inducing foreclosures etc on owners for $10 late dues, flying national flag, or painting a porch the wrong shade of white. Gov't/HOA involvement & enforcement varies wildly. This subthread regards those thinking "1984" was a good idea.