HOA assessments in West Palm Beach are governed by FL §720.3085, which establishes assessment liens, payment priority, and collection procedures. Special assessments require notice and may need member approval depending on covenants. Estoppel certificates required at sale.
FL §720.3085 grants HOAs an automatic statutory lien for unpaid assessments. Liens take priority over subsequent mortgages but typically subordinate to first mortgages recorded before the assessment lien. HOAs may collect interest (max 18% per FL §687.02), late fees up to $25 or 5% of the assessment, plus attorney fees. Special assessments must comply with covenant procedures—often requiring board vote with member notice or member approval depending on amount. Estoppel certificates required within 10 business days of request, fees capped at $299 (FL §720.30851). Foreclosure available for unpaid assessments after notice.
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