Is Your HOA or Condo Board Doing A Good Job?
The truth is, most Board members are honest people that meant well when they campaigned for election and mean well when they attend and vote in each meeting. They have reasons for making the unpopular decision that the residents complain about. Oftentimes those reasons are valid and the unpopular decision was actually the lesser of two evils. But, how do you know for sure?
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Collections 101: The statute of limitations and community association assessments
The length of time allowed under a statute of limitations varies depending upon the jurisdiction it is being disputed. So, where the statute of limitations in your state may be six years, it could be four years in another state.
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HOA Collections Done Right: Spend Less, Collect More
Community association delinquency is a scourge every HOA has to deal with. When it comes time to begin the HOA collections process, consider this trick to spend less and collect more.
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The 5 Stages of Grief: HOA Foreclosure-to-Rent
Communities have a lot of options when dealing with delinquencies. Here are the hidden downsides to HOA foreclosure-to-rent.
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HOA Payment Plan Provisions to Protect Your Community
HOA delinquencies end in foreclosure too often. An HOA payment plan is an ethical option that can help communities get every penny they’re owed.
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3 Court Cases That Shaped the Way Your Association Pursues Condo Debt Collection
Condominium associations are subject to a wide variety of laws and doctrines. When it comes to condo debt collection, it can help to know the cases that put those restrictions in place. Here are three of the big ones.
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Community Association Collections 101: What Is a Condition Precedent?
Before you can begin the HOA debt collection process, you’ll have to meet the condition precedents for collecting. But what does that actually mean? We’ll break it down.
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How Does an HOA Collections Company Really Work?
Life is full of mysteries. The way an HOA collections company works doesn’t have to be one of them. Here are the ins and outs of industry-specific collections for HOAs and condos.
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Signs You’re In an Abusive Relationship With a Predatory HOA Collections Company
The sad truth is that predatory HOA collections companies are out there. Are you stuck in a bad contract with one of them? Look for these signs.
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How To Settle a Debt with an HOA Collection Agency
Being in debt is stressful, but somehow getting out of debt can feel even more so. Working with, not against, an HOA collection agency helps reduce that worry.
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Do Not Sell Your HOA Debt to a “So-Called” HOA Collections Entity
Communities struggling with delinquency can sometimes resort to drastic measures. Selling their HOA debt is one tactic guaranteed to do more harm than good.
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What Not To Do When Collecting from Military Homeowners
Collecting from delinquent homeowners is never easy, but harder still is collecting from military homeowners. The SCRA explains what HOAs can and cannot do while attempting to collect from an active duty service member.
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How Much Should Your Community Pay for HOA Collections?
Collecting from delinquent homeowners in your HOA or condo association can be expensive. But should it be? Exactly how much should your community be paying for HOA collections?
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What Happens When You Don’t Pay Your HOA Dues?
There are a lot of reason why it’s important to pay your condo or HOA dues. But sometimes life throws a curveball that makes managing finances difficult. Here’s what can happen if your HOA dues are the bill that goes unpaid.
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3 Reasons to Hire an HOA Collections Agency to Manage Your Delinquencies
Community associations don’t have a lot of options when it comes to collecting past-due assessments from delinquent homeowners. Here are 3 reasons why an HOA collections agency is the right choice for managing your delinquencies.
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Is Your HOA Ready to File a Lien? Remember These 3 Do’s and Don’ts
HOA and condo association delinquency can be a major headache without a lot of solutions. Is your HOA ready to file a lien? If so, here are 3 do’s and don’ts to think about.
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New FDCPA Regulation F: How It Impacts Your Condo/HOA
The new FDCPA Regulation F cements a new set of prohibited collection practices tooled for the modern era. Here’s what HOAs and condo associations need to know.
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Who Collects Condo and HOA Fees and Assessments? What Happens to the Money?
HOA fees and assessments are the lifeblood of a community association. But why is that so? Understanding how and why your community collects fees is important to understanding your part in your condo association or HOA.
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Community Association Collections 101: What Happens When An Owner Files For Bankruptcy?
Community association collections are hard enough with standard delinquency. Throw homeowner bankruptcy into the mix and you’ve got a real pickle on your hands. Here’s how to handle such a tricky situation.
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Fishy Legal Tactics HOA Attorneys Have Used for Collections
Attorneys are always looking for new ways to make the most money, even HOA attorneys. Time and again we’ve seen the tricks they use claiming to try to collect for your association, but really they’re just lining their own pockets.
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Easily Comply with Changing State Association Collections Laws Using Axela Technologies
State community association collections laws are complicated, varied, and seem to be constantly changing. If you’re not in compliance, you could be opening yourself up to liability issues!
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Homesteading and the Homestead Exemption: 3 Things to Know for Your HOA
What is a homestead exemption? Can a community association collect on a property that has one? Is homesteading related? We’re breaking down everything your community needs to know about a homestead exemption.
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Don’t Get Sued, Get Axela!
Is your community association indemnified from legal action resulting from collection activities? If not, new legislation could put you in danger of being sued. Want to get paid without risking it all? It’s time to get Axela.
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What Does an HOA Collection Agency Do?
If the governing documents don’t specify, is it legal to hire a 3rd party collections agent and what does an hoa collection agency do?
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Do Your Due Diligence When Choosing An HOA Collection Agency
Considering a collections agency? Here are 7 things you should look at before choosing an HOA collection agency.
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