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What if condo owner stops paying condo fees?

Posted on Mon, May 25, 2009 @ 09:21 AM
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Can an unhappy condo owner HOA member not pay condo fees if they're unhappy with the work the condo board is doing? 

An HOA owner is responsible for paying condo fees even if he or she is not happy with the condo board's repairs, maintenance, landscaping, or does not use the pool, facilities or common area. It is not like an apartment where some states have laws allowing escrow or withholding of rents when a place becomes inhabitable.

And when the condo fees (assessments) are not paid, it can lead to very substantial collection costs, for which the HOA owner then becomes responsible, and can lead to foreclosure or default if not paid. So it is best to find another way to air your grievances and look for solutions if an owner is unhappy about what the HOA Board is doing (or not doing).

A condo owner can run for the condo board if they are not delinquent in assessments or in violation of the condo association rules (and sometimes that does not even prevent an owner from running for the Condo Board).  

Beth Grimm

Having problems collecting delinquent condo fees? Check out our condo association demand and collection letters.


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Comments

Does this situation apply to Special Assesment. We have had three Special Assesment in the last 5 years and not once will they give us an accounting of the funds and the work completed. I have been holding back my last special Assesment because it was over 3500.00 and I still have not accounting of what was done with prior monies..management has elections, but they keep holding on to their seats, since they are the ones who make the decision on who can serve on the board after the election.
Posted @ Thursday, July 03, 2008 12:20 PM by Ana Gonzalez
Yes, condo association members still have to pay assessments. The association has the right to pursue legal actions if not paid.
Posted @ Tuesday, July 15, 2008 2:35 PM by Glen Davis
A unit has been taken over by a bank, fees have not been paid, and they changed the lock so the assoc. doesn't have a key. The electric isn't on, no pest control can be done, and we are concerned over the possible mold damage to all units as a result of this one. What can we do?
Posted @ Monday, March 30, 2009 9:14 AM by Bonnie S. Gribble
What rights do homeowners have when the HOA has let several condo owners go 2 years without paying the monthly regime fee? And now the HOA is saying they are running out of funds?
Posted @ Tuesday, April 21, 2009 10:19 PM by Danielle
I believe in most states associations can put a lien on the condo owner's unit or property. HOA needs to do something about it. I notice this site allows you to send demand letters for payment. Thats probably a good start
Posted @ Wednesday, April 22, 2009 9:16 AM by Bob
I had lost my job , I was late on condo fee, i was pay half of the pay fee and the condo assocition hire a lawyer to make me pay . I paid off the condo fee ,but the lawyer wants me to pay for the job he have done for them , it is any thing I can not pay this lawyer , because is only my wife working , we had to put our condo for short sale . I want to know if any right for us now we live in Mass
Posted @ Sunday, July 05, 2009 2:36 PM by Alex
Do we have any rights as homeowners, if there is no lawn care, if the paint is falling off of the building and the front door paint is bubbling up at what point can we legally hold the HOA bound to the fufillment of their agreement to keep the property up. I can't sell because it looks like we live in the ghetto and we pay $120 a month for a 2x4 patch of green to be mowed (I have weeds, long ones)...the builders promised when we bought the unit 5 yrs ago a gym/pool were apart of our amenidies--still nothing, at what point do the builders/HOA have liability, has there ever been a class action suit (all homeowners are ready to revolt) the last meeting was hostile. Is the law only one sided, pay and get nothing...the minor problems I discussed are mine, however studs are coming out of walls, roofs are leaking...drains are not working (other homeowners), mailboxes are filling with water when it rains. While we tell the HOA, nothing is being done...nothing when does the law protect us??
Posted @ Friday, July 10, 2009 9:48 AM by CC
PS, what am I thinking, this is a HOA blog...you are clearly not going to consider the rights of a homeowner...pls dont reply, I should be talking to an atty
Posted @ Friday, July 10, 2009 9:50 AM by CC
In Massachusetts condominium fees may ot be withheld and the association is entitled to legal fees and costs. The fees are like real estate taxes--they must first be paid and can only be challenged after paying. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Posted @ Saturday, July 11, 2009 7:29 AM by Stephen Marcus
We have a unit that did not pay condo fees for 4 months. They had been informed that they would be charged $5 per day per month that they don't pay (after the 10th of the month) - this is the late fee that has been in place for 20 years. Now the unit owner paid their fees for the past 4 months and put in an extra $20 stating that it is $5 per month per the law. I have never heard of this law and the unit owner is not really on the best terms with the condo trustees. Does anyone know the extent of the amount of late fees that can be charged?
Posted @ Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:02 PM by Tammy
hello, is there any law in florida that says that if a condo owner does not pay their dues for whatever reason the other condo owners have to share in the non-paying owner's dues? 
 
please respond. 
 
thanks
Posted @ Monday, February 01, 2010 10:49 AM by jerry
Does anyone know if the unit holders are entitled to know who the ones are that are not paying their fees and assessments? We have 3 of them and we are very much in the hole as to their total neglect. My son says it is public records but when you go on to publice records there is a fee you muct pay. I don't mind paying the fee, but I just don't want to get into trpuble with invasion of the privacy act.  
 
any information would greatly be appreciated. I am planning on running on the boards when the new officers are voted in and I wnat to make sure these people are being repameneded before I walf into something I may regret in the long run.
Posted @ Wednesday, April 07, 2010 9:23 AM by slr
fast typing and not spell checking soor guys
Posted @ Wednesday, April 07, 2010 9:25 AM by slr
Condo in Florida with several owners not paying their HOA dues. The Association is doing a fine job with collections and liens but these things take time. Meanwhile the owners are renting their units out and collecting income while the tenants are using the common areas (pools, hot tub gym. Included in the Association dues is water and cable for the units Can we legally turn off the utilities to these units? There are not seperate meters for the condo.
Posted @ Saturday, April 10, 2010 1:09 PM by Sam Wilson
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