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title: Bankrupt owner collects rent but does not pay the HOA
description: HOA owners has renters although he is bankrupt, but doesn't pay is dues.
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# Bankrupt owner collects rent but does not pay the HOA

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![hoa fees](https://www.condoassociation.com/hs-fs/file-13172648-jpg/images/fee-resized-600.jpg?width=181&height=123&name=fee-resized-600.jpg)One of the owners in our building stopped making payments of [HOA fees](https://www.condoassociation.com/CondoAssociation/tabid/83434/Default.aspx) 18 months ago; about 12 months ago, he rented their unit; and about six months ago he declared bankruptcy. Despite his bankruptcy, the renters pay him, but no fees are paid to us: the HOA pays for their water, security access, elevator access, and garage. Our lawyer says we have no rights until bankruptcy is settled. Is that truly the case?

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