Current through November, 2024
Section 10-7-36 - Enforcement(a) The declaration shall include a formal process for the association to enforce the governing documents, including collection of delinquent assessments and any lease violations.(b) The association shall adopt a collection policy with formal procedures whereby the lessee shall have the opportunity to settle amounts owed the association, including but not limited to delinquent assessments, penalties, late fees, and associated costs, before private legal action to collect the debt is taken under the authority of the association and section 10-7-37.(c) If collection of the debt is unsuccessful through private legal action under the authority of the association and section 10-7-37, the association may petition the commission for a contested case hearing for lease cancellation pursuant to this title. The decision and order of a contested case hearing may direct the department to assume the outstanding debt on the unit, including but not limited to delinquent assessments, penalties, late fees, and associated costs.(d) The association shall adopt formal procedures for the enforcement of lease violations other than delinquent assessments whereby the lessee shall have at least 90 days to cure the violation. If the lessee fails to cure the violation within the time provided, the association may petition the commission for a contested case hearing for lease calcellation pursuant to this title.[Eff AUG 17 2019] (Auth: HHC Act §222) (Imp: HHC Act §207.5)