California HOA Liens, Assessments & Foreclosure

California HOAs charge regular and special assessments to fund operations and reserves. Boards can increase regular assessments up to 20% annually without a member vote (§5605). For unpaid amounts, the HOA must send a 30-day pre-lien notice (§5660) before recording a lien, and non-judicial foreclosure is prohibited unless delinquency exceeds $1,800 or 12 months (§5700).

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