Santa Clara HOAs follow Davis-Stirling assessment rules (Civil Code 5600+), including annual budget disclosures, limits on assessment increases without member approval, and lien procedures for delinquencies.
California Civil Code sections 5600 through 5740 govern HOA assessments in Santa Clara. Regular assessments may be imposed only in amounts necessary for the associations obligations, and boards cannot raise regular assessments by more than 20% or impose special assessments exceeding 5% of the budgeted gross expenses in a fiscal year without member approval (Civil Code 5605). Annual budget and policy disclosures must be delivered to members 30 to 90 days before the fiscal year begins. Delinquent assessments accrue interest after 30 days and may lead to liens recorded under Civil Code 5675 after pre-lien notice and opportunity to dispute. Foreclosure on assessment liens is limited by Civil Code 5720 and generally requires the amount owed to exceed $1,800 or be 12 months delinquent. Payments must be applied to assessments first, then to late fees and costs.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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