In silver spring Maryland, what I have experienced...

In silver spring Maryland, what I have experienced is the totally nightmare with Associa. The HOA fee increased 4 times in 1 year and 9 months, but the owner was deliberately not notified, resulting in the balance due in HOA account. When the owner's account is in arrears, instead of notifying the owner according to the policy, the Associa increases the annual budget of the collection (42.58%), inviting the collection company to conduct additional extortion from the owner. Once you receive the bill from the collection company, the nightmare begins. You have to pay more than the HOA difference and arrears to continue to pay your HOA fees, or your bills will start to grow. Associa will refund your normal HOA fee and inform you that your account has been transferred to the collection company and nothing can be done unless pay in full. When you ask Associa why they don't notify the owner, they say The Collection Policy allows The Association to send late notice, but does not require it to do so . And because the money they collect is not called a fine , you have no right to a hearing. Finally, until you are overwhelmed, or get blackmailed, or spend the extra money, time, and health to Sue them to end the bullying. This is my real experience, welcome to confirm.