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Let's look at your assessment.

Six questions. Nothing is sent anywhere unless you choose to save your result.

Where is your home?

State

Is it a condo or a house in an HOA?Condo or co-opHouse or townhouse in an HOA

How much is your share, and when is it due?

Your share of the assessment

First payment due

Can you pay it in instalments?Yes, there's a planNo, it's all due at onceNot sure

What is the money for?

Structural or safety repairs (concrete, balconies, roof, inspections)Damage from a storm, fire, flood or leakHigher insurance costsBuilding up reserves or a past shortfallUpgrades (lobby, pool, amenities, new features)A lawsuit or legal costsThe notice doesn't really say

How was it approved?

Did owners vote on it?Yes, owners votedNo, the board decidedNot sure

Were you told about the meeting before it happened?YesNoNot sure

Have you seen the paperwork behind it?

Tick everything you have a copy of.An engineer's or inspection reportThe reserve studyContractor bidsThis year's budgetMinutes of the meeting that approved it

What would you most like to do?

Keep my home and spread the costQuestion whether it's fair or legalSell rather than payI don't know yet

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