Hoa Defaults

[rel8y4u]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California- I am selling a short sale property to my client. The bank has accepted their offer but will not pay the late Hoa fees for the seller. We (the buyers and I) have been told that we have to pay them in order to close escrow. I have been told that this is not true per the super lien laws. Is that correct? Can they require that a new buyer be responsible for someone elses default in order to close escrow? How do you fight something like this?

[seniorjudge]

It depends on the contract.

Negotiate the best deal you can.

If you don't want to pay the late fees, then buy something else.

[HomeGuru]

Originally Posted by rel8y4u

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California- I am selling a short sale property to my client. The bank has accepted their offer but will not pay the late Hoa fees for the seller. We (the buyers and I) have been told that we have to pay them in order to close escrow. I have been told that this is not true per the super lien laws. Is that correct? Can they require that a new buyer be responsible for someone elses default in order to close escrow? How do you fight something like this?

**A: you post is confusing. How can you sell a short sale property to your client, then be the Buyers?