HOA claims dues were not paid for 6 years.

[hoa-blues]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? GA

I own a house, which is currently being rented, in a HOA governed subdivision. I lived in this house for close to 8 years after buying it brand new. We have a $300 yearly dues per house for the upkeep and maintenance of community pool. So far so good. I just received an email from HOA president that I have not paid my dues for the last 6 years and with the weekly interest charges and everything, I owe them more than half the value of the house I own. I don't even have that much equity in the house but it is a different matter.

My bank allows me to download last 18 months worth of payment history. If I want anything beyond that, I have to pay for them and I don't know how older of a record they keep about my account. I know I am late for this year, due to a conflict between the management company and myself but anything before that has been paid, although proof would be a little hard to come by.

do I have to show them proof that I actually paid these in the past and they never sent me a receipt ? Or isn't it the HOA president's duty to collect these fees timely and let people know if they are late in a reasonable amount of time, not like 6 years and hit them with an exorbitant fine?

What are my options here ?

 

[Zigner]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? GA

I own a house, which is currently being rented, in a HOA governed subdivision. I lived in this house for close to 8 years after buying it brand new. We have a $300 yearly dues per house for the upkeep and maintenance of community pool. So far so good. I just received an email from HOA president that I have not paid my dues for the last 6 years and with the weekly interest charges and everything, I owe them more than half the value of the house I own. I don't even have that much equity in the house but it is a different matter.

My bank allows me to download last 18 months worth of payment history. If I want anything beyond that, I have to pay for them and I don't know how older of a record they keep about my account. I know I am late for this year, due to a conflict between the management company and myself but anything before that has been paid, although proof would be a little hard to come by.

do I have to show them proof that I actually paid these in the past and they never sent me a receipt ? Or isn't it the HOA president's duty to collect these fees timely and let people know if they are late in a reasonable amount of time, not like 6 years and hit them with an exorbitant fine?

What are my options here ?

Do you what you need to do to get the proof and submit it. Moving forward, keep copies of your various documents.

 

[adjusterjack]

do I have to show them proof that I actually paid these in the past

Yes.

Unless you don't mind having a lien put on your home or getting sued for it.

and they never sent me a receipt ?

Here, let me stamp your TS card.

Or isn't it the HOA president's duty to collect these fees timely and let people know if they are late in a reasonable amount of time, not like 6 years and hit them with an exorbitant fine?

No, it isn't the president's duty.

And I can almost guarantee that your CC&Rs say that dues are due "without demand."

What are my options here ?

Pay your bank and get the records of payment. Gonna cost you a lot less money than fighting with the HOA over this.

 

[STEPHAN]

That is my I keep my bank statements.