Galt HOA enforcement follows CC 5850-5865: 10-day written notice, hearing, published fine schedule. Fines cannot trigger foreclosure. Uniform enforcement is required; selective discipline is a defense.
Civil Code 5855 requires at least 10 days written notice of a disciplinary hearing specifying the alleged violation, date, and right to attend. Hearings must be held in executive session unless the member requests otherwise. Fines must follow a published schedule adopted by the board per Civil Code 5310. Fines cannot be levied as assessments under Civil Code 5725 (meaning unpaid fines cannot trigger foreclosure, only separate civil collection). Selective enforcement is a defense; the HOA must apply rules uniformly. CC&R amendments require member vote per Civil Code 4270. Protected activities include free speech on association matters (Civil Code 4515), display of American flag (Civil Code 4710), and religious items on entry doors (Civil Code 4706).
Improper enforcement: member can sue under Civil Code 5235, recover attorney fees; selective enforcement may void the fine.
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