Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: HOA : filing a lein for nonpayment of HOA dues

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You need to have an attorney file the Claim of Lien on the property. There are certain formalities which must be followed which if done incorrectly can be very costly to the Association. The cost of the filing fee and all legal fees are chargeable to the delinquent member and will be added to the principal on the Claim of Lien.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.