Several years ago, during COVID, I wrote about whether homeowner and condominium associations should relax their normal assessment collection practices. Many boards were understandably concerned about owners facing financial problems. We are starting to get similar questions again as some owners face tighter household budgets and associations continue to deal with rising costs. The broader point remains the same: sometimes being too lenient about unpaid assessments does not help anyone, including the owner who owes the money. That does not mean community associations should be inflexible. Payment plans, extra time to pay, and temporary delays in collection can all be … Continue reading →