Cal. Civ. Code §5605
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Assessment increase limits — 20% / 5% caps without member approval
Limits the board's authority to raise assessments without member approval. The board cannot increase regular assessments more than 20% over the preceding fiscal year, or levy special assessments greater than 5% of budgeted gross expenses, without owner approval by majority of a quorum.
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| Ref | Requirement |
|---|---|
| (b) | A board cannot raise regular dues by more than 20% in a single year without an owner vote — a quorum of owners must vote and a majority must approve. |
| (b) | Special assessments adopted by the board alone cannot exceed 5% of the year's budgeted expenses. Anything larger requires owner approval. |
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