Property OwnershipIntermediateDelaware Exam

What is a 'special assessment' in a Delaware homeowners association context?

ASimply a routine county property tax increase applied narrowly only to a handful of specific properties, in general
BAn additional charge levied by an HOA above regular dues to fund a specific unexpected or major capital expenseCorrect
CAn individual property assessment by an appraiser
DA penalty assessed against a homeowner for HOA violations

Why An additional charge levied by an HOA above regular dues to fund a specific unexpected or major capital expense Is Correct

Answer B: An additional charge levied by an HOA above regular dues to fund a specific unexpected or major capital expense

A special assessment is an additional charge levied by an HOA (beyond regular dues) to fund a specific major expense that wasn't budgeted, such as an emergency repair to the roof, pool, or other common element.

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