Can a townhome association forclose on a townhome for non payment of association dues?
357296
depends on the state.  They first file the lien then take action to collect it.  This is by foreclosure.  The first lien to mtg company merely means that mtg is deducted from sale balance paid on association dues and then balance to property owner.  Really really wrecks your credit.  Association dues also include property taxes on common areas and sometimes on your unit.  Since they have to pay yours and theirs when you don't pay they are given the above legal means of collecting from you.  don't be a deadbeat pay your bills
101080
Most likely - you would have had to sign an agreement with the association when you purchased the townhome. It would have included a clause regarding the exterior appearance of your unit. A satellite dish mounted on the outside of your house would certainly effect the appearance, and thus would fall under the agreement.
1057471
I don't know.  Ask your Condo Association President what's going on and be sure you attend the next meeting so you can bring your issue up for full discussion.  A lot of others are probably wondering the same thing.  I don't think it's a good idea to just stop anything.  If you do, you might end up being charged late fees or penalties.  Also, check that big binder that you got when you bought the place.
213494
In most cases, the association will raise the dues and borrow against the future earnings.  I would bet on your dues being increased.
888163
The HOA rulebook is not law - it is the restrictive covenants imposed by the HOA.  The police cannot enforce any violation of the covenants.\nWhat they usually do is fine you, and add the fine to your HOA dues.\nIf you feel the covenants are too restrictive, you can get a lawyer that specializes in Real Estate Law, and sue the HOA for their draconian policies. You might even win and get the law changed, at the very least you will cost the HOA money and they will back off and leave you alone.\nIn the meantime, go to your HOA meetings. When they vote for silly stuff like this, object to it as long and as loudly as possible. The HOA is supposed to work for you, the Homeowner.
517383
No. However, you are not responsible for the upkeep. Tell your landlady that you will no longer be held liable.
284213
You have to read the Association  agreement and rules. It would be unusual for it to allow such a large loan without a vote of some sort, but "consensus" may not be needed.\n\nEven if the vote was proper under the rules, there may be state laws or cases holding the association to some kind of standard when contracting for work that is not needed. On the other hand, just because some driveways are OK doesn't mean it's not cheaper to redo them all at one time.
836691
If you are speaking about a Home owners association Code enforcement, usually your by laws will tell you what your method of appeal is....Start by reading them.  Most let you have some type of mediation or arbitration.\n\n...Unfortunately Home owners associations were initially formed to help keep your community better....now it has devolved to a legal way of taking your house!  I'll never buy into one again!!!
751426
By 'new HOA Board', do you mean newly elected members of the HOA board?\n\nIn any case, if you can show the changes were approved by whatever board have authority at the time, and that the changes were made in accordance with the approved plans during the time specified, that approval is binding on the 'new board'.
500881
Contact the housing authorities, or land lord tenant court....and good luck.
1183307
Yes, but this is an up hill battle. The laws are not really in your favor. \n\nHave your attorney file a "stay judgment order" which should give you time to mount an appeal. There are nonprofit organizations out there to help you, do some searching for pro bono housing council.
132599
You have the question I have been looking for, the perfect question right up my ally.  \nI do reserve studies and budgeting for condo/ HOA’s for part of my job.  As the last poster mentioned, check your CC&R’s for any thing you can find.  Second, get your hands on a copy of the most recent reserve study or budget.  This document will usually have a line item for deck repair or replacement.  If it doesn’t you may not be out of luck just yet.  Argue that most association include this type of repairs w/ those of the association because water damage or penetration in a failing deck could result in damage to other units (under you) or to the structure itself (their responsibility).  The only place I’ve seen an association flat out refuse to pay for fixing/repairing a deck is when the damage to the deck has been caused by the actions of the homeowner.\n\nConsider this; if a deck fails and someone falls though it, landing on the association’s common area and it’s the sudden stop on their ground that injures them, who’s paying for it?
942387
go to the council or housing associations
153527
Go to the RRA... Renters Rights Association. They will handle it! They eat that kinda crap up... I know cuz I have been an apartment manager b4 and the owners where total asses... there was so many things i couldnt do after the tentants were promised things by the owners then went back on em... good luck
266160
Take your contract to a lawyer and look for an opt out.  Homeowner associations are notoriously corrupt.  For instance they can force a sale of property by claiming they never got your money and then their friend buys it up at a forclosure auction that isn't advertised.
311708
www.naca.com\n\nIt's a non-profit housing advocacy group, they might help.  Good luck
84012
This could be covered by your local or state laws. See someone at City Hall. In some areas a neighborhood association can help.