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Why Is This Special Assessment Different from All Others and the Need for a Legislative Fix (FL)

Not too long ago a condominium association foreclosed its assessment lien against a deceased unit owner and the sole heir.…

17 hours ago

Voter-approved changes to debt collection aren’t unconstitutionally vague, appeals court rules (AZ)

The Arizona Court of Appeals on Tuesday rejected a lawsuit filed by debt collectors and homeowners associations that sought to…

2 days ago

Collecting When the Homeowner is Deceased (CO)

Unfortunately, sometimes homeowners pass away. When that happens and the homeowner owes a balance to the association, boards often have…

2 days ago

HB22-1137: Continuing Issues with Delinquencies and Covenant Enforcement (CO)

When this article publishes, we will be about 18 months out from when HB22-1137 took effect on August 9, 2022…

2 weeks ago

State lawmakers take steps to limit HOA foreclosures, equity loss after Colorado Sun investigation

A pair of bills advancing through the Colorado legislature this year would make it harder for homeowners associations to foreclose…

3 weeks ago

Collecting on Judgment Liens in Florida

Acquiring a money judgment through the litigation process in the State of Florida can be tough, arduous, and expensive. When…

3 weeks ago

Managing Delinquent Board Members: Strategies for HOA Leadership (CA)

In the complex world of managing a homeowners association, one of the most challenging issues that board members may face…

4 weeks ago

Florida lawyer writes rules to win condo auctions for $100. Judges let him do it.

The auction of this Oakland Park condo is not normal by the standards of Florida foreclosure sales, but for attorney…

1 month ago

HB22-1137: Continuing Issues with Delinquencies and Covenant Enforcement (CO)

When this article publishes, we will be about 18 months out from when HB22-1137 took effect on August 9, 2022…

1 month ago

Top 5 HOA Collection Policy FAQs for Board Members (GA)

Many board members and homeowners have questions about their HOA collection policy and how their HOA enforces the policy. We’ve…

1 month ago