A recent article in the Wall Street Journal (reposted on Realtor.com) says money is getting tighter for America’s hundreds of thousands of homeowners associations and they are extending a shorter financial leash to their residents. According to the report, HOAs are getting more aggressive about pursuing people who rack up unpaid dues and turning delinquent accounts over to the lawyers. Interestingly, data from ATTOM shows there were over 6k properties with HOA-related foreclosure filings in Q1 2026 – up nearly 40% from two years ago.
The associations that care for the common spaces in many neighborhoods and condos typically pool money from dues and special assessments to cover operating costs. When one homeowner stops paying, the rest of the owners often must collectively foot the bill.
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Click here to read the full story at the Wall Street Journal.
