HOAs in Sunnyvale levy regular and special assessments under Civil Code 5600. Annual increases over 20 percent or special assessments over 5 percent require member approval.
Under Davis-Stirling Civil Code 5600 through 5740, HOAs must levy regular and special assessments sufficient to perform obligations. Civil Code 5605 caps board-approved regular assessment increases at 20 percent of the prior year, and board-approved special assessments at 5 percent of annual budgeted gross expenses, absent member approval. Annual pro forma operating budget and reserve study disclosures are required (Civil Code 5300). Delinquent assessments accrue 12 percent interest (Civil Code 5650). Foreclosure for delinquent assessments is allowed only once the balance reaches 1800 dollars or 12 months delinquent (Civil Code 5720). Sunnyvale does not cap HOA fees.
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