If your association has filed a lien on a title for unpaid assessments, the board worked with an association-savvy attorney to file the formal lien.
Depending on the type of lien filed, the attorney and the board work together to maintain a current status of the lien, so that the cloud on the title remains.
(It's unreasonable to enjoy the amenities of a condominium community without paying the assessments that you owe, especially when you believe that you can simply 'wait it out' and have the lien forgiven, based on the passage of time. It's a truly unfair way to ask your neighbors to pay your bills.)
Of course you can. In most states, condo fees become liens on the condo, so a secured debt. You would have to file a C. 13 and plan to pay off the arrears as a secured debt.
There is no standard, plus all fees are negotiable. The real estate agent involved in your transaction can explain fees to you.
You can wait for the association to take action against you for the debt you owe, or you can take action and explore payment plans that fit into your current situation.
Their role essentially shapes the quality of life within the condominium, as they make key decisions pertaining to the aesthetics, maintenance, and overall functioning of the community. At Daisy Property Management, I've seen just how much a dedicated and efficient condo association can enhance the living experience within a condominium community.
YES. Condo Fees
The board or the association manager can answer your question.
Not usually. Your monthly assessments -- fees, you write -- pay to operate the community and save money for major repairs.
Probably not. Just as you can't claim ownership of property to which you have no title.
Yes.
The outstanding fees will show up at the closing. Obtaining a certificate that there are no fees due is an automatic part of a closing on a condo unit or a property subject to any association fees.
Condominium living implies assessments, regardless of the amenities owned by the association.
The contract and closing process can be intimidating for any first time buyer but it is greatly rewarding. Be sure to find out the condo dues and fees and when they are due.