Copy of Collections

Published on Jan 03, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Collections

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Collections Policies

  • When is the assessment "delinquent"?
  • Late fees & interest?
  • Timing of demand letters
  • Turnover to attorney

What is an Assessment?

All Sums Chargeable to an Owner
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Fines

Collections Options

Foreclosure & Personal Judgment
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Foreclosure

Judicial vs. Nonjudicial
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Lien Priority

WA Condos - 6 months liability
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Foreclosure Process

  • Determine equity
  • Determine other lien holders
  • File foreclosure suit
  • Right of Redemption

Personal Judgment

Personal Judgment Process

  • 30 day & 10 day demands
  • File lawsuit
  • Answer filed = trial set
  • No Answer filed = default
  • Collect on judgment through writs and garnishments

FDCPA

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
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Bankruptcy

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Chapter 7

  • Liquidation of assets
  • Eliminates pre-petition assessments

Chapter 13

  • "wage earner" bankruptcy
  • 3-5 year plan
  • Association receives payments

Automatic Stay

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Settlement & Payment Plans

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Other Remedies

  • Terminate Utilities
  • Access to Amenities
  • Suspend Voting Rights