Actually it depends on the state. I believe that in California and some other states, the HOA can and will fine you. If you then refuse to pay the fines, they can foreclose for nonpayment.
Hmmm,,I thought a lien could be place on property and that meant when it was sold the lien was paid.
And I thought only a bank could foreclose.
my understanding of that kind of fine is that you take it to court, a judge orders payment and things follow from there.