My husband and I were recently asked to pay 11500 euros because we were unable to reside in our Italian home 6 months/year for the past 2 years. We plan to return early spring 2015 It was our intention at the time we purchased to property to do that and so we paid the resident rate of 4% , but circumstances arose and we could not. We received a document that said if we did not pay the amount above by August 25, they would foreclose on our house. We are very worried. Has anyone had such an experience? Does anyone know if they ever consider a payment plan? Any other advice? Thank you