Escrow & Title
A Wisconsin property has a homeowners' association assessment lien for $3,500 in unpaid dues. At closing, this lien must be:
AIgnored if the buyer assumes the debt
BPaid off from the seller's proceeds before title can transfer clear✓ Correct
CForgiven by the HOA automatically
DConverted to a personal obligation of the buyer
Explanation
Assessment liens must be cleared at closing; the title company will typically require the seller to pay off the delinquent HOA assessments from their sale proceeds before conveying clear title.
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