Property Ownership
What is a 'special assessment' in a Delaware homeowners association context?
AA county property tax increase applied to specific properties
BAn additional charge levied by an HOA above regular dues to fund a specific unexpected or major capital expense✓ Correct
CAn individual property assessment by an appraiser
DA penalty assessed against a homeowner for HOA violations
Explanation
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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