Assessments are typically payable in which manner?

• A. On a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis according to governing documents.
• B. Only as a lump sum at purchase.
• C. Only once per year on a fixed date.
• D. Never more than once per month.

Answer: (A)

Assessments are recurring charges to fund operating expenses and reserves, scheduled by the association’s governing documents. This means they are paid on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis, as those documents dictate, to provide steady cash flow for the community. A lump sum at purchase is a one-time closing cost, not ongoing assessments. Some associations do annual billing, but many use monthly or quarterly cycles, and saying payments are never more than once per month ignores the typical variety created by the governing documents.