Cutting Delinquencies Nearly in Half for a New Construction Neighborhood

Turning Around a Struggling Community in Just Eight Months

About the New Development

When Atlanta Community Services (ACS) was brought in to manage this new construction neighborhood, the community was facing a financial crisis. With delinquencies topping $307,000, the HOA's ability to function, and the developer’s ability to sell homes, was at serious risk.

In just eight months, ACS delivered a dramatic turnaround.

The Challenge: $307,098.13 in Outstanding Dues

High delinquency rates are more than just accounting problems because they reduce cash flow, delay maintenance, erode homeowner trust, and ultimately drag down property values.

For the developer of this new construction neighborhood, the financial instability posed serious risks:

  • Difficulty covering basic operational costs

  • Damaged buyer confidence

  • Reduced resale value and slower home sales

  • Potential legal and reputational risk

The developer needed a management partner who could not only manage day-to-day operations, but take swift, strategic action to restore financial health.

The Solution: Aggressive Collections and Transparent Communication

ACS took immediate, data-driven action to reduce the outstanding balance and stabilize the HOA’s finances. In partnership with the board and legal counsel where necessary, ACS:

  • Identified high-priority delinquent accounts

  • Initiated and tracked appropriate collection efforts

  • Implemented stronger payment enforcement processes

  • Improved homeowner communication around balances and options

  • Established consistent accounting and reporting systems

At the same time, ACS began building community engagement to improve cooperation and trust which resulting in holding the community’s first-ever annual meeting to share progress, answer questions, and reinforce the value of the HOA.

The Results: A 44% Reduction in Delinquencies

  • Delinquencies Reduced:

    • From $307,098.13 → to $171,681.14

    • That’s a $135,416.99 decrease in just 8 months — a 44% improvement.

  • Stronger Financial Position:

    • The HOA is now able to fund essential maintenance and improvements, enhancing community value.

  • Homeowner Engagement:

    • The first annual meeting built transparency and trust — laying the groundwork for a healthy resident-led board.

  • Developer Benefits:

    • Reduced financial risk

    • Faster home sales

    • Higher buyer confidence

    • Better reputation in the marketplace

Why It Matters: A financially unstable HOA can derail a developer’s plans. With ACS involved early, this new construction neighborhood was able to recover six figures in lost revenue, build homeowner engagement, and reposition the neighborhood as a vibrant, well-run community.

This is a real story from a real customer. Out of respect for the privacy of our customers, we purposely did not reveal the neighborhood name. However, we are happy to do so if you are considering partnering with ACS for your community management needs. Just send us a note about this case study and we will happily provide additional details about the specific development referenced in this customer story.

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