ISBN: 978-0-944715-85-7
2005, 24 pages
1st edition
Editor(s): Debra H. Lewin
Item #: 5857
Retail Price: $25.00
Member Price: $15.00

Member Dues: How Community Associations Collect Assessments contains practical new information on how you can set up a payment system that works! Contains helpful suggestions for remittance systems including the use of payment coupon books. Also includes a section on procedures and hints for collecting delinquent payments. Association declaration and state law gives associations the authority to collect assessments.

• Each association should adopt, by resolution, the procedures for assessment collection that cite the association's authority and the penalties for noncompliance.
• Simple, direct, and repeated communication with the owner is the most effective means to facilitate collections.
• Collection problems often stem from a misunderstanding that might be settled easily.
• Treat all owners equally and impartially.
• Pursue all authorized non-legal remedies to collect fees, including suspension of privileges, late fees, and communication with the lender, before initiating legal action.