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Oh, yeah, that's fair!

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For whatever reason, the Hales didn't respond to the complaint and the HOA filed an affidavit of default. Around January 2011, they fell behind on HOA dues (owing about $250) and the HOA filed a lien and later filed a complaint seeking the sale of the property over $500 in unpaid dues, plus interest. Here's where things get interesting.

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The Top 10 Golden Rules of Argumentation

The Successful Lawyer

Or prepare an affidavit for your client summarizing important facts. A friend of mine, who went on to become a billionaire real estate developer, was fond of the phrase, “Nobody ever got into trouble listening.” Particularly when you have limited time, visual aids tell the story better than verbal presentations.