Property Liens
FAQ's About Stoneridge POA Liens
Periodically, the Stoneridge POA Board of Directors has received questions about property liens placed by the Association. We hope this may provide some answers to frequently asked questions about the process and necessity for liens in our neighborhood.
The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (known as CCRs or "Covenants"), Articles of Incorporation, and Bylaws are the documents governing assessment and collection of dues and fees, including property liens. Please refer to those documents and the laws of the State of Texas for information pertaining to property owner duties, responsibilities, and rights regarding property liens.
Who do I contact to get more information regarding liens?
For information regarding property liens, property owners can contact the Stoneridge POA Property Management Company CSA Management, Inc., 9011 Mountain Ridge Dr., Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78759-7251, They will have complete information concerning the payment of past assessments fines, CCR violation fines, amount owed, and lien placement and removal process. In late August, Homeowners must create an account on the CSA Management, Inc. website. Homeowners will receive and email with instructions and all information.
For information regarding property liens, property owners can contact the Stoneridge POA Property Management Company CSA Management, Inc., 9011 Mountain Ridge Dr., Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78759-7251, They will have complete information concerning the payment of past assessments fines, CCR violation fines, amount owed, and lien placement and removal process. In late August, Homeowners must create an account on the CSA Management, Inc. website. Homeowners will receive and email with instructions and all information.
What is a lien?
A lien is a legal document that is filed by the Association. It is attached to the property deed that is on file at the Travis County Clerks Office, and acknowledges that legal debt obligations are in arrears on the property.
A lien is a legal document that is filed by the Association. It is attached to the property deed that is on file at the Travis County Clerks Office, and acknowledges that legal debt obligations are in arrears on the property.
Why does the Association have to file a lien?
A lien is placed on a property to protect the Association from a failure of a property owner to pay their assessment ("dues"), fees, or fines. A lien is placed on a property only after all other methods to recover amounts owed have been attempted. Unfortunately this is the only legal option the Association has to enforce the dues and fine assessments.
A lien is placed on a property to protect the Association from a failure of a property owner to pay their assessment ("dues"), fees, or fines. A lien is placed on a property only after all other methods to recover amounts owed have been attempted. Unfortunately this is the only legal option the Association has to enforce the dues and fine assessments.
What does a lien on the property mean to me?
The property with a lien cannot be sold, transferred, or refinanced without first satisfying the debt and removal of the lien by payment of all amounts in arrear, costs, and associated attorney fees. Payment of all outstanding amounts, along with associated legal fees incurred by the Association must be made prior to removal of the lien. After payment has been received, a letter requesting removal of the lien must be made to the Association to process the removal of the lien.
How fast can a lien be removed from the property?
The lien removal process will be instituted as soon as the full payment and request for removal is received. The Management Company will work with the Association attorney to file the legal documents to remove the lien. This may take several days since this is legal document that must be filed with the Travis County District Clerk Office.
The lien removal process will be instituted as soon as the full payment and request for removal is received. The Management Company will work with the Association attorney to file the legal documents to remove the lien. This may take several days since this is legal document that must be filed with the Travis County District Clerk Office.
How many property liens have been filed by the Association?
Fortunately the number is very few. The management company and the Board of Directors make many attempts to recover outstanding amounts in order to protect the financial stability of the Association. The placement of a lien is a last resort to encourage compliance with the legal obligations that each property owner assumes with the purchase of their home. The liens are in the public record at the Travis County District Clerks Office
Fortunately the number is very few. The management company and the Board of Directors make many attempts to recover outstanding amounts in order to protect the financial stability of the Association. The placement of a lien is a last resort to encourage compliance with the legal obligations that each property owner assumes with the purchase of their home. The liens are in the public record at the Travis County District Clerks Office
Disclaimer
The information provided above is for convenience and is not intended to be binding on the Association, Board, Officers, advisors, or Management company. All homeowners should consult the Governance documents and seek expert advice.