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California (Davis-Stirling Act)

For homeowners association, condominium association, property owners association. Version 2026.1.

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General guidance, not legal advice.

Notice of open Board meeting (days before)

at least 4 days before

Notice of executive session (days before)

at least 2 days before

Emergency meetings

Notice of members' meeting (days before)

10–90 days before

Respond to records inspection request (days)

current-year records within 10 business days

Distribute annual budget (days before fiscal year)

30–90 days before the fiscal year begins (latest date shown)

Reserve study cadence (years)

visual inspection at least every 3 years

Deliver ballots (days before voting deadline)

at least 30 days before the voting deadline

Secret ballot required

Electronic voting allowed

Annual assessment increase cap without member vote (%)

over 20% needs member approval

Notice before recording a lien (days)

pre-lien notice at least 30 days before recording

Notice of hearing before a fine (days before)

at least 10 days before

Member notice before adopting a rule change (days)

at least 28 days before the Board acts

Consent needed for electronic delivery of notices

Privacy law that applies to owner data

General information, not legal advice. Your governing documents may set longer periods. Calculate your deadlines.

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