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  • Dec 8, 2009, 09:54 AM
    ballengerb1
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by adam_89 View Post
    So, what is the worst I am looking at here?

    So what's the worst, your covenants may state thet your property can be auctioned by the sheriff for over due membership fee.
  • Dec 8, 2009, 09:57 AM
    adam_89
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ballengerb1 View Post
    So whats the worst, your covenants may state thet your property can be auctioned by the sheriff fo over due membership fee.

    This is getting ridiculous. It really is. So, If I pay them this week and get a receipt is there anything more after that?
  • Dec 8, 2009, 10:01 AM
    ballengerb1

    Paying your dues should stop the HOA from doing anything like auctioning the property but you may have a late fee to pay too. Just bite the bullet and do it, there is no way around most covenants, they are considered law and are registered at your state capitol. I never realized what all I aws signing when I bought my log cabin on a lake but I am bound by the covenants, rukles &regs and bylaws just like all other owners at the lake.
  • Dec 8, 2009, 10:03 AM
    excon
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by adam_89 View Post
    So, If I pay them this week and get a reciept is there anything more after that?

    Hello again, adam:

    Make sure your receipt says PAID IN FULL. That SHOULD end it... But, who knows with little old men running around spying on you?

    excon

    PS> Ok, maybe YOUR HOA isn't like that... But, it is, isn't it?
  • Dec 8, 2009, 11:37 AM
    adam_89

    Thanks everyone for their help. I will make sure I pay everything to them. I hope that is as far as it goes. I will get The receipt saying paid in full.
  • Dec 8, 2009, 12:46 PM
    Stringer
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by adam_89 View Post
    Thanks everyone for their help. I will make sure I pay everything to them. I hope that is as far as it goes. I will get The receipt saying paid in full.

    Then further problems should cease Adam. Just make sure that if you still have the house next year to pay on time.
  • Dec 8, 2009, 01:09 PM
    smearcase

    We can all give opinions but what matters is the documents, covenants, by-laws etc. It could even be in your deed. Most associations can sue for their fees and related costs such as attorney fees which could get serious. Many can even put a lien on your property. Everything is dependent on state law, local law and agreements and what the agreements say. I have been in 2 HOA type developments and never signed separate HOA documents. The HOA charter may give the HOA control within certain boundaries anyhow. Ask for the documents before waiting too long.
  • Dec 8, 2009, 01:18 PM
    adam_89

    Thanks again,

    I believe I was wrong in who was suing me. I think it is someone else. So that is another problem for more money. I think I am safe with the situation I am in and I am going to play it safe next year.
  • Dec 8, 2009, 01:35 PM
    ballengerb1

    Agree, see post #9
  • Dec 8, 2009, 01:40 PM
    adam_89

    It was another place I lived at with my brother. He as supposed to take care of everything. I guess I will have to wait this one out and see.

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