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# Own condo, but can't make assessment payments. What can the HOA do?

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## What do you think? Question:

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What if I own my condo free and clear, but can't pay my condo assessment fees. If I fall behind, say 8-12 months, how can the HOA collect the assessments? I live in Illinois.

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