Remedies for wrongful attempts at debt collection or lien enforcement by HOA?

Let's say that a HOA puts a lien on your house, or demands payment of a debt to the HOA. But the debt was actually not owed, and so the lien shouldn't have been put on.

Are there any specific laws that protect homeowners in this situation? Such as Federal or state debt-collection protections for consumers? (Other than standard protections that apply with any breach of contract or the like.)

Thanks.

It may be part of the process. Kind of like when served with a lawsuit. You can respond to it by countersuing or other statement.

I would also offer your proof to why you don't owe the money to the HOA board for them to decide to drop the lien. Keep in mind there are 2 reasons they can lien. 1. Unpaid dues. 2. If they HOA did work to fix a violation and you did not pay their bill. Fines are not to be part of the lien. (There are some "creative" accounting for some HOA's).

Why do you think the amount is not owed?