We bill for road association fees annually with payments due in 30 days.  I believe that if a member doesn't pay, I have to allow 60 days then notice them that payment must be made in 30 days or penalties and or liens will be attached.  Am I correct or can we take action quicker than 60 plus 30 days?  Thank you.

Ellen Zimkin

You may benefit from MARA's Member Resources Page, Section 5, Collection Timeline, a concise sequence of steps for managing delinquent claims.  I agree that the 20-day Collection Notice, named the "written notice to cure" in §3104, can be mailed when the money owed is 60 days past due.

I suggest rewording the above "waiting period" as follows:

"... and then, after 20 days with no response, wait another 10 days before recording the Notice of Claim to permit the claimee 30 days to settle the written notice to cure."

Our bylaws allow for the application of an 8% fine if the assessment is not paid on time - within 30 days.  Can that fine be charged in 31 days or does it have to wait for the 60 day then 30 day period prescribed by law?

Thank you Allen.