HOA Homefront – They won’t pay, so now what? 3 steps

When a homeowner fails to pay their share of the association expenses, the board is duty-bound to pursue the unpleasant but necessary task of compelling the member to pay. The association has three options: small claims court, non-judicial foreclosure and judicial foreclosure. In each approach, collection costs are added to the debt.
SMALL CLAIMS COURT
In small claims court, associations can sue for a limited amount — up to $5,000 twice annually. Each additional claim is limited to $2,500