Read your governing documents where the authority to lien and process for establishing a lien are all written out.
Work with your association's condominium-savvy attorney to file the lien and pursue collecting the debt.
To file a lien for delinquent homeowners association dues in Alabama, you should follow these steps: 1) Verify that the association's bylaws allow for liens to be filed. 2) Send a demand letter to the delinquent homeowner, stating the amount owed and a deadline for payment. 3) If payment is not received, file a lien statement with the probate office in the county where the property is located and provide a copy to the delinquent homeowner. 4) The lien will then attach to the homeowner's property, giving the association a legal claim against it. It's recommended to consult with an attorney familiar with Alabama HOA law for guidance specific to your situation.
They can try, but it won't be valid because they didn't file a lien release as required by law (in California)
Liens are a legal specialty and best practices dictate that you work with association counsel to file the proper lien, properly, to maximize the association's chances that it can recover money from this action.An improperly filed, improper lien may afford the debtor defense against your claim.
The town or county can file a property tax lien. The state can file a state income tax lien.The town or county can file a property tax lien. The state can file a state income tax lien.The town or county can file a property tax lien. The state can file a state income tax lien.The town or county can file a property tax lien. The state can file a state income tax lien.
File a lien
YES BUT YOU SHOULD DO IT RIGHT AFTER YOU PAY THE TAXES. * No. The party who paid the delinquent taxes has no legal rights to the property. You cannot automatically place a lien against property other than that of a Mechanic's Lien. The paying of the taxes would be considered a loan, the only option for recovery of the monies if the property owner did not voluntarily repay the amount would be to sue the party in the appropriate state court.
An involuntary lien would be a judgment lien by a creditor, a lien for unpaid property taxes or income taxes, a demolition lien, a lien for unpaid common expenses or homeowners association dues or a mechanic's lien. Contrast that with a lien you granted in your property such as a mortgage which would be a voluntary lien.
The association counsel that filed the lien for the association can answer your question.
Best practices dictate that you work with the association's attorney to identify the proper lien to file, and to follow the process required to file such a lien. An improper lien, filed improperly will give an owner an 'out'.
If they hold a mortgage or a lien on the property. Home owner's associations often have required dues and if they are not paid, a lien can be placed on the property.
A blanket lien is a lien which gives the lienholder the entitlement to take possession of any or all of the lienee's real property to cover a delinquent loan.
Yes, in most jurisdictions they can file a mechanic's lien and follow that up by a judgment lien.