How to Use special assessment in a Sentence

special assessment

noun
  • Our board had our owners vote on a special assessment to fund roof repairs.
    — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
  • She was sentenced to time served and a $100 special assessment per charge.
    — Christina Hall, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • She was also hit with a $200 special assessment.
    — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Higher monthly dues or special assessments, most likely.
    — Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
  • There wasn’t any motion to charge the homeowners for the special assessment in this and any subsequent meeting minutes.
    — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Some unit owners are upset and are stating that the board is required to obtain unit owner approval to adopt a special assessment to replace the roof.
    — Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
  • If the special assessment was voted upon and approved by the membership, board minutes would not be the document which records that fact.
    — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The resolution must be distributed to the members with the notice of special assessment.
    — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
  • Are there any special assessments or pending litigation?
    — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
  • Watch carefully for special assessments and reserve funding issues.
    — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Buildings that haven’t been maintaining proper reserves may face large special assessments when inspection requirements kick in.
    — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
  • Buildings that haven’t been maintaining proper reserves may face large special assessments when inspection requirements kick in.
    — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
  • This special assessment would not be limited by the 5% cap of Civil Code 5605.
    — Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
  • This special assessment would not be limited by the 5% cap of Civil Code 5605.
    — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Applicants must be current on property taxes and special assessments, and their property must be free of code violations.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
  • To increase its revenue, the city may explore potential sales tax or special assessments, either on its own or in partnership with the county, that could help offset public safety costs.
    — Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 6 Dec. 2025
  • Emergency special assessments have saved many HOAs from disaster.
    — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
  • However, after new statewide mandates over the past few years for structural inspections/repairs, buyers have become more aware and concerned about pending special assessments.
    — Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
  • One of the most prevalent concerns for condo buyers has been special assessments that can dramatically increase their total outlays after closing.
    — Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
  • The sales contract stated that Kaplan was not aware of any special assessment that had been an item in an agenda or the minutes for board meetings during the preceding 12 months.
    — Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Can a homeowner challenge the legality and validity of the special assessment?
    — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Agents say townhomes and condos can be viable entry points, though buyers should research homeowners associations and special assessments.
    — Erika Gonzalez, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
  • If the special assessment ballot did not state when the assessment would become due, the board’s decision on that due date should be recorded in the HOA minutes.
    — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The bank wants the community to pass a $3 million special assessment demand, the board's attorney, Marlon Bryan, said.
    — Larry Seward, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Monthly dues can increase, special assessments can be imposed for major repairs, and disputes over rules or maintenance can become expensive and difficult to resolve.
    — Bydavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
  • It should be noted that the policies don’t protect buyers against increases in their regular association dues — only special assessments.
    — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
  • The two could also face up to $250,000 in fines per count, a $100 special assessment per count and up to three years of supervised release on each count.
    — Jasmine Baehr , David Spunt , Bill Mears, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2025
  • For older homes or condos, ask early about past recertification, special assessments, and insurance claims history.
    — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
  • For older homes or condos, ask early about past recertification, special assessments, and insurance claims history.
    — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
  • Mortgage rates, insurance premiums, HOA fees, and special assessments are doing more market-moving than the sticker price on a listing.
    — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 22 Dec. 2025

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