Can a HOA lien cause my home to be foreclosed on?

Asked in Santa Cruz, CA - about 1 year

I'm six months late with HOA dues, and was told by the property management that they can proceed with a lien on my property, which can lead to foreclosure. Are they right? .

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Frank Wei-Hong Chen

Frank Wei-Hong Chen

San Marino Real Estate Attorney

Licensed in CA

Answered about 1 year ago. Yes, they are certainly correct. However, the HOA must send a pre-lien letter and follow all of the procedures set forth in the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act.

http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/hoa-pre-li...

In California, HOAs are allowed to record a lien but may not start foreclosure until the delinquent assessment is at least $1,800 or the delinquency is at least 12 months old pursuant to California Civil Code section 1367.4(b)(2).

For an explanation, see:

http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/obtaining-...

The HOA foreclosure timeline is set forth here:
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David S Hoffman

David S Hoffman

San Jose Real Estate Attorney

Licensed in CA

Answered about 1 year ago. In theory yes. In practice, it is difficult and expensive to foreclose on an assessment lien, but it has been done (I have done it).
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