Can a HOA board turn off the gas utility in a homeowner’s condo if the owner does not pay their HOA dues?
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Can a HOA board turn off the gas utility in a homeowner’s condo if the owner does not pay their HOA dues?
The gas is privately owned by our association.
Asked on June 3, 2012 under Real Estate Law, California
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country, for a landlord or a HOA to purposefully shut off utilities with respect to a residence over a fee dispute over HOA dues is improper and very well could result in a lawsuit against whomever uses self help to resolve the dispute who purposefully turns off such utilities.
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