each state has laws about when an HOA can place a lien and some allow he hoa to feel the property to satisfy the lien.
I suggest youn cart with a title company to verify the men and priority etc.
If the men is under a certain amount it may be within the scope of small claims court in your state. No lawyers allowed in small claims but you can consult one and go in on your own.
We settled some hoa liens for 50-66.7% and avoided court.
If the claim exceeds the small claim limit you need a re lawyer.
start with a title company
I love auto text
sell the property not feel