Sounds like a scam, probably shouldn't respond unless you are served with a summons.

Charges in other counties or federal?

If service was good in New York, then you needed to defend there. Alabama must give that judgment full faith and credit.

Look at the Alabama Landlord Tenant Act. Comply and you can likely terminate your lease early.

Felon in possession on federal charge -- 10 years.

Do you have paperwork/receipt evidencing the return?

If you do not have an arbitration agreement in your contract, then you can sue by paying the filing fee and serving a summons and complaint. Do...

It looks like a scam. Do not reply. If it's real, you'll receive snail mail.

That's interesting but, what is the question?

In sorry to hear about your experience. The HOA agreement should be reviewed by your own attorney. Your rights and options will be defined in that...