In a previous post, we discussed the advantages and disadvantages of a memorandum of lien foreclosure.
In this post, we will focus on the process of enforcing an Association’s judgment lien.
When an Association sues a delinquent owner, the
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Persistence Can Lead to Dollars Part II: Foreclosing on a Memorandum of Lien
In our previous post, we considered one method a Community Association may use to preserve and collect its lien for unpaid assessments: the memorandum of lien.
In this post, we will focus on the process of foreclosing on a Community…
Persistence Can Lead to Dollars: Preserving the Community Association’s Lien for Delinquent Assessments – Part One
One of the most common questions we receive from Community Association clients is how do we preserve our lien for and recover delinquent assessments?
The frustrating reality is that some owners in Community Associations fail to pay their assessments in…
Association Charges : Be Aware of Legal Restrictions on Assessments and Charges
As of July 1, 2015, the Virginia Condominium Act provides that no condominium association may impose an assessment or charge against a unit owner unless such charge or assessment (a) is expressly authorized by the Condominium Act (see particularly Va.…
Disclosure Packets and Resale Certificates: Statutory Updates
Since our last postings on the subject of disclosure packets, the General Assembly has adopted several minor Code changes to clarify existing provisions: Delivery by Overnight Carrier The Code section providing for cancellation of the purchase agreement within a certain…
Webinar: Collecting Condo Development and HOA Fees
By Will Sleeth
Join me, Thursday, Jan. 22 (11:00 am – 12:30 pm ET), for this practical collections guide reviewing key issues and processes involved in pursuing outstanding debts in common interest communities. The real estate market troubles have left many condominium and HOAs…
LeClairRyan Attorneys Attend the Virginia Leadership Retreat (VLR): 2014
By Will Sleeth
This weekend, four members of LeClairRyan’s Community Association Industry Team are attending the Virginia Leadership Retreat (VLR) at the Homestead in Hot Springs, VA. The team has attended the annual conference each year since its inception six years ago, often…
Lori Schweller and Will Sleeth to Speak at Upcoming CA Day in Richmond
By Will Sleeth
LeClairRyan attorneys Lori Schweller and Will Sleeth will be speaking once again at this year’s Community Association Day trade event sponsored by the Central Virginia Chapter of CAI, which will take place this Tuesday the 18th. The two will be…
Drones and HOAs: How Homeowners Associations and Condominium Associations Can Be Prepared to Deal with the New Technology
By Will Sleeth
Amazon.com’s recent announcement – that in the future it may utilize unmanned drones to deliver packages to individual residences – has created a host of novel legal issues that all homeowners associations should consider and plan for. Although commentators believe…
LeClairRyan’s Community Association Team Handles Acquisition of Golf Course for Large-Scale HOA
By Will Sleeth
Editor’s Note: LeClairRyan’s Community Association Team handles sophisticated legal matters for a wide array of large-scale master-planned communities throughout Virginia and the nation. The following press release highlights the Team’s recent work in assisting a large master-planned homeowner’s association in…