Delinquencies -- Causes and Consequences Charges for Service Due In 30 Days         Article VI, § 5, of the MMWC By-Laws provides that charges for service become delinquent 30 days after the date fixed for payment thereon.  Becoming deilnquent can result in a loss of service, loss of voting rights, interest, collection costs, suit, attorneys’ fees, and forfeiture.  Moreover, delinquencies transfer with ownership of a lot and are not expunged by tax sale or forfeiture.  Avoid the trouble -- stay current on your bills. Delinquent members not entitled to service or to vote Delinquent members risk interest charges, collection costs, suit, and forfeiture MMWC has a “perpetual lien” against any delinquent membership A lien against a membership is not expunged by ownership transfer, tax sale or foreclosure. Copyright © 2009-2011 MMWC Director Eric W. Cernyar