Is there an Arizona statute of limitations on the collection of delinquent homeowner association dues, and collection fees?

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I was told that there was a 5 year statute of limitations on the collection of debt and fees owed to a homeowner's association, but when I responded to the HOA's attorney with a offer in compromise to pay in full only debt within the statute of limitations, they responded saying that the HOA had rejected my offer. Is there such a statute and if so can you cite the specific law?

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Stacy Scheff 4179434.Html ·
Your HOA agreement is a contract. The limit is the six-year statute for contracts: http://www.azleg.gov/FormatDocument.asp?inDoc=/ars/12/00548.htm&Title=12&DocType=ARS
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James R WoodLitigation LawyerTempe, AZ ·
I agree Ms. Scheff with one caveat - HOAs in Arizona have two ways to collect delinquent assessments. They can sue an owner personally and for that, there is a statute of six years. In addition, HOAs and Condos in Arizona have a foreclosure right. That statute of limitation is to foreclose on the HOA's lien for unpaid assessments is three years. Given there are two separate statutes and two separate methods by which an Association can collect, there are some complicated issues with regard to collecting. Good luck, J. Roger Wood
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