US EditionNew California law restricts HOA fines to $100 per violation, giving homeowners a break
The law limits homeowners association fines to $100 per violation and bans additional late fees except for health or safety issues, affecting 65% of California homeowners, lawmakers said.
- On July 1 the state of California enacted a law that caps homeowners association fines at $100 per violation, barring late fees or interest except for public health or safety breaches.
- Democratic Sen. Aisha Wahab's language from Senate Bill 681 was folded into Assembly Bill 130 led by Democratic Sen. Scott Wiener just days before the governor signed it.
- In California, more than 50,000 HOAs govern around 65% of California homeowners, with median monthly fees of $278 among the steepest nationwide.
- HOA boards warned the cap could limit enforcement options and increase litigation, while attorneys for homeowners said it will curb extreme, retaliatory fines that sometimes lead to foreclosures.
- Lawmakers pursuing transparency measures say the new cap fits broader reforms as state lawmakers proposing transparency reforms address homeowner ire and advocate clearer violation procedures, Marjorie Murray said.
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Santa Maria Times
milescitystar.comCalifornia law caps at $100 most fines that can be levied by homeowners associations
A provision included in California housing legislation this year caps at $100 the fines that homeowners associations can levy to enforce regulations. There are exceptions for violations that affect public health or safety. In California, about 65% of homeowners are…
San Bernardino Sun
New California law restricts HOA fines to $100 per violation, giving homeowners a break
By Nadia Lathan | CalMatters An ornate balcony or quirky garage door might be in reach for more Californians as homeowners associations across the state are being forced to govern without the power of exorbitant fees to enforce regulations. Millions of California residents could get a break if they violate their homeowners association rules due to a new law that caps fines at $100, down from hundreds to thousands of dollars. Amid an affordabilit…
Homeowner frustrated as HOA stands in way of simple home upgrade: 'I never understand'
A new Tesla owner took to Reddit to ask others living in townhomes if they had successfully convinced an HOA to install EV chargers in their communities. "I hate writing letters to our HOA," the original poster commented. "They are just so anal about everything." In the conversation, the OP also shared that their homeowners association had previously prohibited solar panels. HOAs across the country have restricted homeowners from making changes …
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