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</head><body><p>I have a group of clients that have approached me with a question that I have not been able to find an answer to: may an HOA, pursuant to Chapter 64.38, enforce a lien for non-utility related charges, fees, and assessments payable to the HOA by terminating water service for a delinquent homeowner? HOA owns the water system. I am aware that local governments have that authority per RCW 35.21.300, but do non-governmental entities also have that authority? </p><p>All thoughts appreciated. <br></p><p>Thanks.<br></p><p class="io-ox-signature">Scott G. Thomas<br>Law Office of Scott G. Thomas<br>1204 Cleveland Avenue<br>Mount Vernon, WA 98273<br>(360) 503-1042<br>www.scottgthomaslaw.com<br><br><br></p></body></html>