What happens if I dont pay the dues?
The Declarations allow the placing of a lien into the chain of title to a lot if its owners are in violation of the requirements of the Declarations. This lien can be foreclosed on in a court of law, and the lot and house thereon can ultimately be sold to remedy the violations. All costs and legal fees can also be collected and paid from the sale proceeds. As of June, 2002, fees are as follows: $ 75 fee for 30 day violation notice of non payment from our attorney $150 fee for collections. You would be turned over to a Michigan certified collections agency at your expense. This would likely affect your personal credit rating. $250 attorney fee when a lien is issued (total amount owing would be $600, $200 for annual assessment plus $150 for the collections company plus a $250 attorney fee. Note that liens are not discharged until payment is made in full). As of January 2004, we currently hold three liens against homeowners for non-payment.
