So, Mr. Jones is not maintaining his property in violation of the declaration. He continues with his failure to maintain despite numerous letters from the Board requesting that he maintain his property. But there's hope, right? The declaration allows for the association to enter onto Mr. Jones' property and maintain it for him, then charge Mr. Jones for the costs of the maintenance. Sounds simple. But wait. After a call to your attorney, you hear the dreaded words, don't do it, get a court order first. Why? If the declaration says the association can do it then why does your attorney advise not to do it.

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