Cal. Civ. Code §5660
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Pre-lien notice — 30-day certified mail requirement
Requires the association to deliver, by certified mail, a detailed pre-lien notice at least 30 days before recording an assessment lien. The notice must itemize the past-due charges, describe the right to dispute or request a meeting with the board, and explain alternative dispute resolution availability.
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Enforcement
| Ref | Requirement |
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| Before the HOA can record a lien, it must send the owner a detailed certified-mail notice at least 30 days in advance — itemizing the debt and explaining the owner's rights to challenge it, request a payment plan, or meet with the board. |
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