That is a corporate governance issue.

@Blake King I keep most of my short to medium term savings in a GMNA Bond Fund.This bond fund specializes in government mortgage-backed securities.

She got a letter from the state regulators.

There is no requirement that a specific form be used - - it can even be in handwriting.As a tenant, I would include:I will be moving on mm/ddI suggest you schedule a walk thru asapI will surrender possession on the date notedand I expect my deposit to be returned in accordance with the regulations of the State of ______.Sign, date, mail certified if there's an adverse situation like this.

Rptr. 2d 336].)119 Civil Code Section 1942.4.120 Civil Code Section 1942.4(a).121 Civil Code Sections 1942.4(a),(c).122 Civil Code Section 1942.4(a).123 Civil Code Section 1942.4(b).124 Government Code Sections 66427.1(a),(b).125 Government Code Sections 66451.3, 65090, 65091.126 Government Code Section 66427.1(c).127 Government Code Section 66427.1.

A landlord is entitled to change or modify any lease when renewing provided it does not violate state landlord tenant regulations.

@Dion DePaoli is right on about most lenders being unwilling to finance the units in your complex until the HOA is approved by these government entities making the mortgages much easier to sell off. 

I am particularly unfamiliar with local regulations, so this would be a good place to start.Thanks in advance for any comments!

It's a "secret" lien in the sense that the Government doesn't need to take any action to make it valid.

Will pick up HOA rules and regulations tonight from agent.