This is one of those times I hope HUD and or the Fed gets involved under the authority of the Soldiers and Sailor's Relief Act and returns the house to the guy.

And I hope those folks around that Army base wear their HOA Tshirts and Baseball caps while they visit the same local bars GI's do. I think if they do, they will be well advised on what soldiers who are willing to go in harms way for their country have a right to expect from those back home that deal with their homesteads.

I also agree, the guy should not have a claim for the house until he fully pays back his HOA fees, and associated costs. Simple logic says $3-4K for back dues is a far better deal that losing a $300k house.