Is anybody else having some major issues with HOA attorneys and CRAZY fees?

[Theresa Matella]

I am located in Florida & I have had so many issues with HOA attorney fees on past due assessments on properties that we purchase at Foreclosure Auction Sales. Has anybody had any luck fighting these impossible & ridiculously high fees in Florida? There is no regulation on attorneys fees, & YOU HAVE TO PAY or you can't close on the home! If you want to fight them, then you need an attorney that will charge you MORE than the fees, & you still end up paying them.. CRAZY!!

Considering looking to purchase bank owned just to avoid this nightmare of past due assessments. I noticed on BP that many people purchase short sales and bank owned at discounts and rehab.. can anyone tell me if that is better than courthouse auctions? Thanks so much everyone, your opinions are greatly appreciated!