Cal. Civ. Code §5850
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Schedule of monetary penalties — Notice and hearing
Requires associations to adopt and distribute a written schedule of monetary penalties (fines) for governing-document violations, and to provide written notice with an opportunity for a hearing before imposing discipline. The schedule must be distributed annually with the policy statement.
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Enforcement
| Ref | Requirement |
|---|---|
| (a) | An HOA cannot fine owners unless it has first adopted and distributed a written fine schedule listing each violation and the corresponding penalty amount. |
| (b) | Before a fine can be imposed, the owner must get at least 10 days' written notice of the hearing and have the right to attend and speak. Skipping this step makes the fine unenforceable. |
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