fight with HOA over $400 cost family their home

Taylor Sanders of Union County lost her home after a dispute with her HOA over $400 in unpaid dues, which escalated into foreclosure. Despite claiming she never received the HOA's notices, the board placed a lien and later sold her 3,300-square-foot home for just $49,000—while the buyer resold it months later for $850,000. Sanders is now speaking out to warn other homeowners to take HOA legal actions seriously and understand their rights. Meanwhile, a proposed North Carolina bill aimed at protecting homeowners in similar situations has seen no progress since last May.

Source: WSOC-TV

Note From Editor: While AMG cannot comment on this specific case, we encourage all homeowners to pay assessments, fees, and dues when due, as associations rely on these payments to cover common expenses and operate the community effectively. We also urge associations to follow all due process outlined in their governing documents and state law. Both owners and boards should consult legal counsel to fully understand their rights and responsibilities.