[Hugh R]

House was sold at public auction to a flipper firm for cash by the LA County Assessor, or whomever. Redone on the interior and exterior. I think the flipper company, which IIRC is pretty big, made about $75K on the deal in about three months, after putting about $50K into it. They paid HOA dues for the few months they owned it, with no hassle.. Sold to a good guy who is some mid level financial guy at NBC/Universal. All is good in the hood, 25 homes, 25 dues paying HOA members. Got a judgment against the former owner for back dues, interest and penalties but we can't find him. Moral of the story, sue in small claims court when you know where he lives.

If I remember, I'll post a pic later of the house now. Much nicer. I was in the house at Xmas and it was redone with HD type kitchen cabinets, mid level carpeting and tile but quite nice. Still had the original, really cheap, single pane extruded aluminum windows and sliding doors.