HOA Fines & Enforcement: Brentwood vs Concord

HOA fines in Brentwood are governed by Davis-Stirling. Civil Code 5855 requires written notice and a due-process hearing before any discipline, Civil Code 5850 requires a published schedule of fines, and fines are generally not foreclosable unless they convert to a special individual assessment for damage. Excessive fines can be challenged through IDR, ADR, and the courts.

HOAs in Concord may impose monetary penalties on members under Civil Code 5850 only after adopting a written schedule of fines, providing 10 days' written notice of the alleged violation and a right to a hearing before the board. Fines must be reasonable, procedurally proper, and cannot be used to collect regular assessments. Unpaid fines generally cannot be lien-foreclosed unless they exceed $1,800 or are more than 12 months delinquent.