Property Ownership
A homeowner's association (HOA) assessment lien for unpaid dues has priority over:
AA first mortgage recorded before the HOA was established
BProperty taxes
CA mechanic's lien filed after the delinquency
DJunior mortgages and some liens recorded after the CC&Rs✓ Correct
Explanation
HOA assessment liens generally have priority over junior mortgages and other liens recorded after the CC&Rs were recorded, but they are subordinate to property tax liens and typically to first mortgage liens recorded before the HOA delinquency.
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