Civ. Code, § 5600 · Article 1. Establishment and Imposition of Assessments
Civ. Code, § 5600
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(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.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 180, Sec. 2. (AB 805) Effective January 1, 2013. Operative January 1, 2014, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 180.
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