HOA law suit

[railman]

I am a board member of an HOA and am behind on my dues. The management company has filed a lien through an attorney. Shortly after I received the lien letter I received a letter from the sherriff's dept. notifying me of a judgement that has been placed on the HOA. After a little research I learned that the files that are recorded in the court house listing the plots for the HOA do not match the covenants and by-laws nor my deed or the others in my part of the neighborhood. The HOA has decided to fight this law suit as it would set a precedence if word got out that the residents may not be a part of the HOA. I have decided to not pay the dues or the lien and am waiting to see the outcome of this case. Should I go ahead and pay or wait on it. If I pay I probably won't see a refund on the money. Can I use this as leverage to get the lien removed?

 

[Deke]

Hey Railman,

I'm in the similar situation (late on fees). Put my post in mortgages and foreclosers, having to answer in writing quickly. No one would give me a good response. Can't afford a lawyer, so I'll end up giving them a "hardship" letter, with a check in "good faith", make payments, best we can each month, and hope for the best..

I hope the court will have mercy and not proceed with foreclosure in this day and age, for HOA fees less than $1,000.

 

[smthsonny62]

I purchased a home but the installments of the home are not yet complete! but i want to sale it. can i sale it?