An Order to Pay is a formal legal notice sent by an Owners Association manager or board chairman to a defaulting owner who has failed to pay service charges. Under Law 27 of 2020, this document acts as a preliminary step to debt recovery, demanding payment within 60 days and detailing outstanding amounts, penalty fees, and previous reminders.
Key Aspects of the Order to Pay:
- Purpose: To recover overdue service charges.
- Actionable Step: It is a required step to start legal action against a non-paying member.
- Validity: It must be sent via registered post to the unit owner.
- Timeline: The owner is given 60 days from the date of the order to pay, according to RERA guidelines.