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Collections & Liens: HOA Rules by State

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Collections & Liens: HOA Rules by State

When an owner falls behind on assessments, state law governs how the association can pursue the debt — the notice it must send first, when it may record a lien against the property, how interest and late fees accrue, and whether that lien can eventually support a foreclosure.