Livermore HOA assessments regulated by Civ Code §5600-5740. Regular increase capped at 20%/year without member vote; special assessments >5% budget need approval.
Under Civ Code §5605, HOA boards may increase regular assessments up to 20% per year and impose special assessments up to 5% of budgeted gross expenses without a member vote. Larger increases require majority member approval at a meeting with quorum. Delinquent assessments accrue late fees (max $10 or 10%), interest (max 12% annually per §5650), and can be collected via lien (§5675) and nonjudicial foreclosure if delinquency exceeds $1,800 or 12+ months (§5720).
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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