Non responsive homeowner

Hi folks. First time poster so hopefully I'm in the right place!

I'm an owner in a 4 unit condo building. Very basic HOA - covers trash, maintenance etc and a bit of a nest egg for big projects.

However, we have one owner in the building who is mentally ill and for the last 18 months or so has refused to speak with any of the rest of us - even in passing in the hallway. She has attended no meetings nor responded to any emails, phone calls, knocks on the door or direct attempts to converse on the sidewalk. Although I try to have some sympathy for this person, it's getting a little ridiculous.

Anyway, she continues to pay her dues as usual so the rest of us have carried on with our meetings and generally tried not to let it bother us. It has basically been a non-issue.

However, the time has come to do a fairly big painting project that is going to require $3,000 from each of us. I am quite certain that she is aware of the project as she does check her email and has read and removed notes left on her door.

My question - what can I do to ensure she pays this? It's entirely possible she'll just do it without speaking with us to avoid any interaction. But it's also possible she'll ignore it and the rest of us will have to cover her share. I have been very clear in my notes to her that she has been invited multiple times to give input on the project, she is welcome to give input, and that the current vote to proceed is "3 in favor with one abstention".

I am fairly certain she is not in financial distress so that should be a moot point. If she doesn't come forward with the money should I threaten her legally? Am I allowed to? Is this an expensive process and if I win is there any recourse to having her foot the legal bill?

Any thoughts or help appreciated!

Very interesting. You're right, i'm assuming the worst... I reckon we'll proceed and simply assume she'll cough it up. Good to know there is at least some recourse if this goes south.

I sure hope you explained this better to her than you did to us.

Was there notice of the motion to vote for the $3,000 increase per owner? - payment all at once? or payments spread out over 12, 24 months? or would she see that in an increase in monthly fees?

How come there's was no Reserve Fund to tap for this painting?

Maybe she's ignoring you, because you were so vague. Best to have all your ducks in a row on this one.

She is under no obligation to communicate with anyone, send her the letter for the special assessment of the $3000.00 and LEAVE HER ALONE.