Cal. Civ. Code §5600
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Assessment levy — Authority and limits
Authorizes the association to levy regular and special assessments sufficient to perform its obligations under the governing documents and Davis-Stirling. The assessments must be levied uniformly per the declaration; they cannot exceed the amount necessary for the association's duties.
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| Ref | Requirement |
|---|---|
| (b) | The HOA can only collect what it actually needs to cover its operations. It cannot levy assessments to build a surplus beyond legitimate reserves or to fund non-association activities. |
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