Validation in Calif for Homeowners Assoc Debt

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Posted by Rex (4.63.39.71) on April 23, 2004 at 18:35:07:

I received a letter from my Homeowner's Association about 6 weeks ago threatening to foreclose on my house if I didn't pay outstanding Associaton Assements, along with several hundred dollars in fees.

I sent a letter of dispute and have not received a response in more than 30 days. Don't they need to respond within 30 days Or am I mistaken? If I am correct, what happens if they take more than 30 days to validate?

I'm also curious about the SOL in California for HOA (Homeowners Association) assessements? I can't really ever recall signing anything saying that I agreed to pay monthly assessments? We have this book of governing documents called "CC&R's" which says the Association can set the amount of monthly assessements (and various late fees), but for the life of me I can't recall ever signing anything agreeing to this? Don't they need to show something like that with Validation?

I realized HOA laws might differ from the credit laws mentioned on this board, but since the attorney letter contained debt collector language, I figure some rules must apply here?