Technically, the past due HOA fees aren’t a lien correct? Does the past due balance get eliminated? Even if it does, many of the downtown condos have HOAs are $400, $500, $600 or more each month.

Wow, any lawyer here. As far as I know, the HOA can apply the lien anytime as long as is on its book. So I think most HOA will wait until someone brought it or apply the lien after foreclosure. I don’t know about California law, however, the HOA has to supply a copy of resale agreement outlining if there is any problems with the unit (i.e. over due HOA fee) in Washington state. This is not a legal advice!