If it was a misunderstanding on your part, then I think the management company is off the hook.As the owner it would be your responsibility to be sure the HOA has your mailing address, not just an e-mail address.At this point you might be able to negotiation on any penalties from the HOA, but the legal costs are probably real.  

@Sam LiberowThere's misunderstanding of how this works.

However, because some tenants like to "misunderstand" that term, I no longer use it. 

Insurance also doesn’t protect you from misunderstandings, especially those made in writing and email.

Insurance also doesn’t protect you from misunderstandings, especially those made in writing and email.

There are some that honestly misunderstand or forget but one reminder is all it takes.

That doesn't include appreciation, which many people call speculative, which shows misunderstanding of the nuances even more. 

@Alexander Felice:   Any chance you could elaborate on this or correct my misunderstanding?   

Insurance also doesn’t protect you from misunderstandings, especially those made in writing and email.

Thank you for your feedback, but I think you are misunderstanding my point here.