Condo association claims owner owes more than $10K in back dues

GRETNA – A condominium association is suing the owner of a property it claims owes more than $10,000 in unpaid dues.

Cobblestone Village Condominium Association Inc. filed suit against Vincent’s Art Supply in the 24th Judicial District Court on March 20.

Cobblestone Village Condominium Association Inc. operates a condo development located at 724 Village Road in Kenner. The plaintiff claims Vincent’s Art Supply has owned and operated a business within the condo development since purchasing it on Dec, 12, 2008.

Cobblestone Village Condominium Association Inc. asserts that as part of the purchase agreement Vincent’s Art Supply was to pay a $210 fee per month for dues along with a late fee of $50 per month if the dues were not paid on time. The plaintiff contends that the defendant and the previous owner of the condo unity have failed to pay dues and thus they owe $10,029.61 for which they placed a lien on the property on Aug. 28, 2014.

The defendant is accused of breach of contract and violation of state law.

Damages in the amount of $10,029.61 plus attorney’s fees are sought by the plaintiff.

Cobblestone Village Condominium Association Inc. is represented by Ira R. Silverstein of Gretna-based The Silverstein Law Firm APLC.

The case has been assigned to Division M Judge Henry G. Sullivan Jr.

Case no. 747-882.