CAI response to HOA COVID-19 payments

The following is the form letter CAI HQ is urging everyone to send to Congress to oppose a federal bill granting exclusions for HOA assessments.  HOAs “uber alles.”
“I am writing to strongly oppose legislation like H.R. 6423 and S. 3565 that impose a national moratorium on debt collection during the COVID-19 national emergency.
This legislation is too broad and will harm the financial interests of households in homeowners associations, condominium associations, and housing cooperatives (collectively, community associations).
. . . .
“When one homeowner is unable to pay assessments, these costs are passed to other homeowners in the community. This increases housing costs, spreading financial distress to other community households. [Part of the HOA contract is the implication of a joint and severable liability by the homeonwers. Didn’t you know this???]
“Community associations are working with homeowners suffering from the economic impact of the COVID-19 national emergency. A recent survey by Community Associations Institute indicated a 20 percent increase in requests for forbearance or payment plans by homeowners who are unable to pay assessments. Beyond this goodwill, community associations are subject to state laws that require payment plans for delinquent assessments.  [Not clear whether or not HOA honored them].
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“I ask that you oppose extreme legislation like H.R. 6423 and S. 3563. Thank you for considering my views and I look forward to your reply.”

4 thoughts on “CAI response to HOA COVID-19 payments”

  1. Yes, since HOAs make better community they should require that HOA assessments be paid before food, medicine, gasoline to look for a job and medical care, ya thats fair !!!!!! Fred,AZHOC lobbyist

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