My neighbor (husband) passed away a few months ago. Several weeks ago,
his wife received a bill for $2200 from our Home Owners Association
for repair work blamed on her late husband. This fee has been added to
her account and since she did not pay it, her account has become
delinquent and her parking privileges revoked. I believe that late
fees are also being added to their account.
Can the association perform repairs without notifying the wife? Their
claim is that the husband was notified before his death but no
evidence has been presented to support that claim. Is it better if she
pay the bill and continue to question the charge or refuse to pay
until the matter is settled.
We are living in Virginia and several residents in ur community are
outraged at the association punishing a widow for something her
husband may have done without her knowledge.

Without evidence that the couple was duly informed, the association
has no leg to stand on.

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If the Home Owners Association did the work after her husband's
demise, then they've no excuse for not having informed her of their
intent to do so. Especially since the gentleman had died, one would
think that they'd have the good sense to make sure that his widow was
aware of any prior arranged agreement. If they have no legally signed
documents, then they are (as far as I'm concerned) at fault. You &
your fellows ought to hire an attorney.