Protecting Your Interests in Assessment Lien Disputes
Homeowners associations have monthly dues and assessments that each homeowner is expected to pay. These dues and assessments pay for the upkeep of common areas, improvements to facilities, special projects and other items. The rules for these dues and assessments, their issuance and collection are typically spelled out in the association's CC&Rs or bylaws.
The association expects each homeowner to pay his or her dues and assessments according to the terms in the governing documents. Failure to do so can result in additional fees and interest, collection action or lawsuits. HOAs can even initiate foreclosure actions against homeowners to satisfy the amount owed to them. In many cases, the HOA will record an assessment lien against your property in the course of the collection process.
Working for a Positive Outcome
At The Lynch Law Firm, LLC, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, we have extensive experience helping clients settle assessment lien disputes and other issues involving HOAs. Our attorneys have a comprehensive understanding of HOA laws, their operation and procedure. We are committed to helping you reach a positive outcome and can help to protect your rights.
In many cases, the HOA fails to follow proper procedure during the collection process, and the assessment liens are often invalid. When you hire our firm, we will examine the account, the lien and its adequacy. We will look at the association's governing documents to ensure that everything was done according to the rules. If we find any discrepancy at all, we will work to have the lien declared invalid. In some cases, you may be entitled to compensation if an invalid lien was recorded against your property.
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Contact our office today to discuss your case with an experienced lawyer. We will talk through your legal issues, examine any documentation and let you know what we can do to help.
