What is the name of your state? North Carolina The Homeowners Assoc has threatened to put a lien on my home for not paying my association dues. My question is: do they have the authority to do this? I was not late in paying, but the letter they sent stated that "since I am the only one in the association that has not paid, your dues are considered late". The letter then went on to state a lien will be made against my home.