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HOA Assessment Lien — What It Means and What the HOA Can Do With It

Texas Property Code Ch. 209

Situation — How This Comes Up

I received notice that my HOA has filed an assessment lien against my property.

What You Need to Know First

An HOA assessment lien is a cloud on your title. It can affect your ability to sell, refinance, or transfer your home — and it is the first step toward foreclosure if left unresolved.

Full Analysis

Texas HOA assessment liens arise automatically under the declaration when assessments go unpaid. The lien must be properly recorded to affect third parties, and Chapter 209 imposes specific notice requirements before the lien can be enforced through foreclosure.

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