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HOA Foreclosure and Bankruptcy — How Filing Stops the Sale

11 U.S.C. § 362 · Bankruptcy Court

Situation — How This Comes Up

My HOA has scheduled a foreclosure sale and I am considering filing for bankruptcy to stop it.

What You Need to Know First

A bankruptcy filing triggers an automatic stay that immediately halts any pending HOA foreclosure sale. But the stay has limits in the HOA context — post-petition assessments are generally non-dischargeable.

Full Analysis

The automatic stay under 11 U.S.C. § 362 stops HOA foreclosure proceedings immediately upon filing. However, HOA assessments that accrue after the petition date are typically non-dischargeable, and the HOA can seek stay relief for ongoing violations.

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