I am not saying that there was anything nefarious going on, at least I hope not. Or that the HOA should start making exceptions left and right.

Except in this case. How is filing a lien and potentially threatening foreclosure action against Mrs. Knupp a good look for the board or OPA generally? I understand that the HOA cannot delve into everybody's personal lives but this seems like such a sensitive (and public) issue that would catch folks attention to avoid the current optics. I certainly don't want to get into any legal discussions about what the resolution requires in terms of process, but the Board does appear to have discretion not to file the lien once the GM has exhausted the process.