HOA Lien Timeline

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At Project HOA, we follow a streamlined, legally compliant process to help HOAs recover unpaid assessments while protecting the association’s interests and minimizing delays.

Day 1–3:
✅ HOA submits delinquency details to Project HOA
✅ HOA signs Service Agreement + provides required documents

Day 4–7:
✅ We issue the Pre-Lien Notice (Intent to Lien) to the homeowner via certified mail
✅ 30-day compliance window begins (per Civil Code §5660)

Day 35–40:
✅ If no payment is made, we prepare and record the Lien with the County Recorder’s Office

Ongoing:
✅ Payment plan offers, communication tracking, and follow-up
✅ Optional monthly payment monitoring ($25/month)

Upon Full Payment:
✅ We prepare and record the Release of Lien within 21 days (per Civil Code §5685)
✅ Final documentation provided to the HOA for recordkeeping

We handle all the legal documentation and deadlines — your board and management stay informed without being buried in paperwork.

📌  What We Need from Your HOA to Begin:

          Signed Lien Service Agreement (provided by Project HOA)

          Delinquency Detail Sheet – includes:

• Owner’s name(s)
• Property address
• Mailing address (if different)
• Amounts owed & due dates
• Description of charges (dues, assessments, late fees, interest)

          Copy of Governing Documents (CC&Rs, Bylaws, Election Rules)

          Collection Policy (if adopted)

          Board Resolution or Authorization to Proceed with Lien

          Membership Ledger – showing current balances for the unit

          Reserve Study or Budget Reference (if applicable)