California Civil Code § 1365.1 requires homeowners associations to provide a “Notice-Assessments and Foreclosure” to each HOA member during the 60 day period before the beginning of the HOA’s fiscal year. This notice is meant to inform the homeowner of current assessments and foreclosures occurring in the upcoming fiscal year.
After a recent revision to the code section, this notice must also inform the homeowners of their right to pay disputed assessments amounts under protest and of the homeowner’s right to contest the disputed amount in small claims court. To adequately contest a disputed assessment, legal representation may be needed.