(a) Except as provided in Section 5605, the association shall levy regular and special assessments sufficient to perform its obligations under the governing documents and this act.
(b) An association shall not impose or collect an assessment or fee that exceeds the amount necessary to defray the costs for which it is levied.
Related Topics
Related Statutes
- AB 2873 (Low). Common interest developments.
- Civil Code Section 5650. Debt of Owner; Assessments, Late Charges, Collection Costs, Interest.
- Civil Code Section 5615. Notice of Assessment Increase.
- Civil Code Section 5610. Emergency Assessments.
- Civil Code Section 5605. Assessment Increases; Requirements and Limitations.
Related Case Law
- Watts v. Oak Shores Community Association
(2015) 235 Cal.App.4th 466
[Operating Rules; Rental Activities; Board Deference] Homeowners associations may adopt reasonable rules and impose fees on members relating to short-term rentals of condominium units.
- Berryman v. Merit Property Management, Inc.
(2007) 152 Cal.App.4th 1544
[Association Records; Transfer Document Fees] An association’s managing agent is permitted to earn a profit on the fees it charges for providing property transfer documents.
- Brown v. Professional Community Management, Inc.
(2005) 127 Cal.App.4th 532
[Assessments & Collection; Collection Fees] An association’s vendors are permitted to earn a profit on the fees it charges in connection with collecting delinquent assessments owed to the association.