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Q: How do I get a lien removed from a property that should not have been placed?

I own a Condo in McDonogh Township/Maryland. A former Management Company mismanged our Condo Fees and made the Buildings unsafe. The HOA President fired that Management Company and implemented SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS to us the Owners. He has placed a Lien on my Property. I want it removed. Insurance should be paying to repair these Buildings. I want to sue for Emotional Distress and the repair money. I paid the Condo Fees and they ruined the Property. I am a victim and they are causing me great distress in doing this to me! Can you help?

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Thomas C. Valkenet
Thomas C. Valkenet
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  • Baltimore, MD
  • Licensed in Maryland

A: I believe you separately emailed my office, directly. The response is the same--Your recourse is through the Condo rules, and possibly a court action if the HOA is not following its own rules. However, while you may be able to obtain equitable (non-monetary relief), you are not going to recover for the emotional damages you describe. It's just not that type of case.

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