What action can be taken if a condominium owner fails to pay association dues?

In situations where a condominium owner fails to pay their association dues, the appropriate action taken is to file a lien against that specific owner's unit. This is because a lien serves as a legal claim against an individual's property, allowing the condominium association to recover the outstanding dues. By filing a lien on the unit, the association ensures they have a legal recourse to ultimately collect the debts owed by the owner.

This mechanism is crucial for condominiums as it protects the financial interests of the association and the other owners, ensuring that all members contribute to the maintenance and management of the property. When a lien is recorded against the owner's unit, it may also affect their ability to sell or refinance the property until the dues are settled.

The other options do not appropriately address the situation:

• A lien filed against the condominium complex as a whole would be inappropriate since only the delinquent owner's unit can be pursued.

• Filing a lien against a neighbor's unit is not feasible because liability for dues is specific to the unit that owes the payment.

• The taxing authority ordering the dissolution of the condominium would be an extreme measure unrelated to the non-payment of association dues, as it is outside the typical actions an association can take to resolve delinquent payments.

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