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Established 1899 — Centennial Law Firm

Delinquent Assessment Collection Law Firm

A full-service law firm providing the best assessment collection services at the lowest cost. Respectful, professional, and results-driven representation for HOA and condominium associations nationwide.

Why use funds from people who pay on time to collect from people who don't?

Rickel Law has a better way

Collection charges are applied to your balance and passed to the delinquent owner. No retainers, no hourly fees, no budgeting for collections.

125+
Years
98%
Success
Zero
Upfront Cost*
See the full cost comparison

Professional Legal Support for Your Association

Are you seeking professional legal support for your homeowners association or condominium management? Rickel Law's dedicated team of experts includes an experienced Association Attorney who specializes in HOA and Condominium Association Law.

Our Condo Lawyers and HOA Attorneys are well aware of the intricacies surrounding community association law, ensuring comprehensive and effective legal representation for your HOA or condominium association. Whether you need collection services for delinquent dues, guidance on governance issues, contractual matters, or dispute resolution, our team is here to guide you through the complexities of association law.

Comprehensive Legal Excellence

We combine over a century of legal expertise with modern technology to deliver exceptional results for community associations.

National Centennial Law Firm

Established in 1899, we bring over 125 years of legal expertise and institutional knowledge to every case.

Community Association Law

General counsel specializing exclusively in HOA and condominium association legal matters nationwide.

Cost-Effective Collections

Respectful, professional collection of delinquent assessments—often at often no out-of-pocket cost to your association.

ONYX Case Management

State-of-the-art case management system providing transparency and real-time updates on all your matters.

No Out-of-Pocket Cost in Most Cases

Unlike firms that require retainers and hourly fees, Rickel Law only gets paid when the owner pays. Often no upfront cost, no budgeting for collections — your association recovers 100% of assessments owed.

Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost

Traditional Law Firm may recover
$9,000
Collection Agency (25%)* lost forever
$2,500
Rickel Law**
$0

Based on $300/hr × ~3 hours/month over 10 months — fees may be recoverable from owner

* 25% of recovered amount permanently lost to agency (per $10,000 collected)

** Collection charges applied to association balance, passed to owner — learn more

Compare Your Options

10 months

Based on $300/hr × ~3 hours/month (typical collection takes 8–12 months)

Traditional Law Firm
$9,000
paid upfront
(may be recoverable from owner)
VS
Rickel Law
$0
paid upfront
(pay only when owner pays)
Collection Agency
$2,500
permanently lost
(agency keeps 25% of collected)
VS
Rickel Law
$0
permanently lost
(100% goes to association)

* Applies to collection of delinquent assessments. Other services (governing documents, general counsel, etc.) billed separately. Collection costs are applied to the association's balance then passed to the delinquent owner per governing documents and state law.

What happens if you don't collect?

Compliant Owners Pay the Price

When $10,000 in assessments goes uncollected, your association must make up the shortfall. That burden falls on the owners who do pay their dues:

Uncollected
$10,000
100-unit association
$100/owner
special assessment
50-unit association
$200/owner
special assessment
25-unit association
$400/owner
special assessment

Don't let delinquent owners shift their burden to neighbors who pay on time.

Cost estimates based on industry data. Actual costs may vary.

What Our Clients Say

Don't just take our word for it. Hear from the associations we've helped across the nation.

Need Help Collecting Delinquent Assessments?

Rickel Law operates professionally and considerately, fully aware that delinquent owners are also neighbors, friends, and voters at annual meetings. Let us help you maintain your community's financial health.

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Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan Serving states across the US

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