Location: Maryland
Hi! I received an email from my HOA telling me I had a balance due with the amount of $350. We moved into this home in April and paid our first fee of $350 in May. We were told that the fees were biannual so we thought we would be good for the next six months. Now, its July and they are saying we owe the other half because their billing cycle runs from January to June then June to January. We do not have any information of this billing cycle and we have not received any letters, emails, or phone calls letting us know when payments are due. I am not sure if I should take legal actions or just pay this amount although we will then have to pay another $350 in January. This is all new to us because we are first time homeowners, so any help is appreciated.
Comments
Your fee should have been prorated when you moved in. Did the owners before you not pay their fee? Is the fee schedule not in your closing docs?
Taking legal action will cost you more than $350 and will be a major headache. See if you can get the fee schedule from the HOA and keep a detailed accounting of all fees you pay.