Property, Vehicles, and Utilities
What about their homeowner's association (HOA)?
Short answer
Notify the HOA of the death. HOA dues continue to accrue against the estate until the property is sold or transferred. Unpaid HOA dues can become a lien on the property. Do not ignore HOA correspondence.
What this usually means
Notify the HOA of the death. HOA dues continue to accrue against the estate until the property is sold or transferred. Unpaid HOA dues can become a lien on the property. Do not ignore HOA correspondence.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county help for coroner contacts, vital records, cost tools, and paperwork.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.