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HOA Fees: Nourishing A ‘Little Democratic Sub-Society’
HOA Fees: Nourishing A ‘Little Democratic Sub-Society’

A district judge in Florida described community associations as “a little democratic sub-society of necessity.” And, as with federal, state, and local governments, for the “little sub-society” to function, it needs revenue. Association revenue comes in the form of HOA fees paid by homeowners – the functional equivalent of property taxes paid to a local government. An association’s authority to collect HOA fees (or “assessments”) arises from two places: state law and the HOA’s declaration.

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AssessmentsChristopher R. Moore, Esq.Foreclosure, HOA Lien, HOA Law
Important Facts About HOA Liens & Foreclosures You Should Know
Important Facts About HOA Liens & Foreclosures You Should Know

The right to record liens, and to foreclose on unpaid liens, is perhaps the most powerful tool homeowners’ associations have to enforce assessment obligations.  State HOA laws are designed to allow associations to recover unpaid fees without undue effort and expense while protecting homeowners from overly aggressive associations by requiring strict compliance with statutory procedures and ample notice to homeowners. 

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Assessment CollectionChristopher R. Moore, Esq.HOA Lien, Foreclosure, HOA Collections, HOA Fees