Hubsch v. Howell Creek Reserve Community

Nanci Hubsch appeals a final summary judgment foreclosing a homeowner’s association lien. She argues that she was denied due process when the trial court failed to allow her to appear telephonieally for the summary judgment hearing despite filing a proper and timely motion for a telephonic appearance. We agree and reverse.

Howell Creek Reserve Community Association, Inc. filed a complaint seeking to foreclose a lien for unpaid association assessments. Ms. Hubsch filed a pro se answer from prison where she currently resides, generally denying Howell Creek’s complaint. However, Ms. Hubsch’s…