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First of all - from the sounds of things it's been assessed at 260,000 for taxing. I'd looked on google - the house certainly doesn't look like a 260,000 house - even by California standards. A quick glance online found that things in that area have boomed.. it's on 3 acres, and who knows what he has in it...

People DO fall on hard times - tho' one would think the HOA would have tried to work out a payment with them. That is what we do with folks who are willing... we've been known to work it out with them suggesting we remind them when their check comes in to give us a payment... it can take forever, but as long as they are making an effort we work with them.

The thing as a property owners board we found was that it's human nature for a number of people who are just too embarassed if they cannot pay the full amount. When we approach them with kindness and respect, suggesting a payment plan, they usually are more than willing to pay.

However, there are those who NEVER pay .. they are the ones difficult to deal with.

The point is, I'd like to see what effort the HOA made. Another article I read online had this quote:

"In January he got a letter," said office manager Linda Hoopiiaina, who insists she did everything by the book. "He got another one in April: 'This account is past due.'"

From the looks of it they made 2 attempts and boom started the proceedings. One of which was the original invoice.

Also, there is no mention of his past payment record.

I still contend something is strange with this whole deal, from all appearances (granted just what can be found on the web) the HOA moved very quickly, and someone bought it very quickly. Not to mention their very large "fee" plan..