New Owner at Foreclosure Required to Pay HOA Lawyer fees?

[Abbas Lokh]

Hello All, 

This is my first post. I had recently purchased a property in a HOA community - this being my 5th in that particular community. However, and surprisingly, the HOA lawyer is demanding a steep $1,650 in so called "HOA lawyer fees" in addition to $1200 HOA dues.

For past properties, I have worked directly with the HOA to negotiate a final HOA amount and paid it off. I had to nod my head in disbelief that the lawyer is asking for "more in fees" VS the actual HOA dues. Does anybody have any prior experience dealing with this?

They have sent me a 45 day statutory demand letter threatening to place a lien on the property if I do not pay up.

Any advise in this regard will be appreciated.