Tag: hoa liens arizona
When HOA Collection Fees Become Unlawful Penalties Under A.R.S. §§ 33-1807 and 33-1256
Summary (TLDR): Arizona HOAs and condominium associations can collect unpaid assessments, but not every charge they add to an owner’s account is lawful or lienable. For planned communities, A.R.S. § 33-1807 controls assessment liens. For condominiums, the parallel statute is A.R.S. § 33-1256. In practice, many associations blur the line between assessments, collection costs, legal…
HOA Liens in Arizona: What They Can Record and What They Can’t
Summary (TLDR): In Arizona, an HOA lien can only include certain types of charges, primarily unpaid assessments and amounts expressly authorized by statute and the governing documents. Attorney fees, fines, self-help charges, and administrative costs often appear in demand letters but are not always lienable. Understanding the difference between the total balance claimed and what…
