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§ 2010 — SECTION 2010 Enforcement of liens by a homeowners' association

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What is NY RPAPL § 2010?

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This section outlines the requirements for a homeowners' association to enforce a lien for unpaid common charges, assessments, fees, or fines. It mandates that at least ninety days before initiating foreclosure, the association must notify the property owner of the intended action, including the amount due. Applies to homeowners' associations enforcing liens against property owners.

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§ 2010 SECTION 2010 Enforcement of liens by a homeowners' association

RPAPL § 2010

At least ninety days prior to the commencement of a foreclosure action to enforce a lien for unpaid common charges, assessments, fees or fines owed to an incorporated homeowners' association, which is permitted pursuant to the governing documents of such association, the board or other entity representing the association shall provide notice to the owner at the property address and any other address of record, in at least fourteen-point type, that the association intends to file an action for foreclosure to enforce the lien and shall state the address of the property and the specific amount due.

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