Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

lien assessments

Our home owners association put a lien on our property for $720. This included HOA dues, late charges, and legal fees (for the lien). We have paid all of the dues. Can we insist that the lien now be removed, even though we haven't paid the total? Our feeling is that we have paid the dues, and all that is left is administrative costs.


Asked on 4/19/04, 2:21 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

Re: lien assessments

Probably not; you might be entitled to a partial release, but if the costs taxed to you above and beyond the dues are legitimate, then the HOA still has a lien to the extent of the unpaid sums.

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Answered on 4/19/04, 4:46 pm
Donald Holben Donald R. Holben & Associates, APC

Re: lien assessments

You may insist all you want, but they do not have to release lien till paid in full including costs/fees, etc.

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Answered on 4/19/04, 7:22 pm
Larry Rothman Larry Rothman & Associates

Re: lien assessments

If the Association did not comply with a statutory requirement, you may be able to have th lien removed. Please fax us all documents and correspondence and we can call you if you provide your phone number. Our fax number is 714 363 0229.

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Answered on 4/20/04, 9:27 am


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