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title: Bought a townhouse, but didnt know it was part of an association
description: Bought a townhouse and didn't know it was part of an association.  Why should I have to pay HOA fees?
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# [Bought a townhouse, but didnt know it was part of an association](https://www.condoassociation.com/blog/tabid/19257/bid/67952/Bought-a-townhouse-but-didnt-know-it-was-part-of-an-association.aspx)

 Written by [stephen polinsky](https://www.condoassociation.com/blog/author/stephen-polinsky) | Tue, Sep 27, 2011 @ 01:10 PM

I just bought a townhouse and now I just found out that it is in a condo association. There is nothing in any of the sales contracts I signed where it says I would have to pay a monthly fee and abide by all these rules and regulations. Is there anything I can do? Can I sue the seller? Do I have to pay the fee whether I want to or not like taxes? I didn't have a lawyer to help in the purchase. Would it help to get one now? TIA, Warren.

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