After a delinquent account is turned over to legal counsel, which parties should communicate regarding the delinquency?

After a delinquent account is turned over to legal counsel, which parties should communicate regarding the delinquency?

• A. The community association's manager
• B. The board
• C. The owner and the attorney only
• D. The association's attorney and the owner's attorney only

Answer: (D)

When a delinquent account is turned over to legal counsel, the appropriate communications should flow between the association’s attorney and the owner’s attorney. This keeps conversations within the bounds of attorney‑client privilege, ensures that any demands, responses, or settlement terms are presented in proper legal language, and helps prevent misstatements or actions that could compromise the case. The manager or the board may handle administrative tasks or coordinate with counsel, but they should not be the direct communicators of legal details to the owner. By having the association’s attorney and the owner’s attorney handle the dialogue, the owner’s rights are protected and the matter progresses through correct legal channels.

When a delinquent account is turned over to legal counsel, the appropriate communications should flow between the association’s attorney and the owner’s attorney. This keeps conversations within the bounds of attorney‑client privilege, ensures that any demands, responses, or settlement terms are presented in proper legal language, and helps prevent misstatements or actions that could compromise the case. The manager or the board may handle administrative tasks or coordinate with counsel, but they should not be the direct communicators of legal details to the owner. By having the association’s attorney and the owner’s attorney handle the dialogue, the owner’s rights are protected and the matter progresses through correct legal channels.