Assembly Bill · California · 2023
AB 130 — HOA Fine Limits and Hearing Requirements
Chapter 130, Statutes of 2023
Summary
California AB 130 capped HOA fines at $200 per violation for most infractions, required associations to provide a hearing before imposing monetary penalties, and established clear notice-and-opportunity procedures. Amended Civil Code §5855 and related sections. A significant curtailment of association enforcement authority intended to protect owners from disproportionate fines.
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Articles Citing This Bill
- California SB 326: How Balcony Inspections Create Special Assessment Risk and What Boards Must Do About Reserve Planning Supporting
- California AB 130 HOA Fine Limits: What Boards Must Know About the $200 Cap and Hearing Requirements Supporting
- California HOA Disclosure Requirements 2026: SB 410, AB 130, SB 326, and Civil Code 4525 Explained Supporting
Bill record last verified April 13, 2026.
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