📣 NEW CALIFORNIA LAW – AB130

🔒 Fine Limitations Starting July 1, 2025

ATTENTION ALL CALIFORNIA Common Interest Developments

A new California law—AB130—goes into effect on July 1, 2025, and sets new limits on fines for rule violations.

🔹 What AB130 Does:

✅ Caps fines at $100 maximum per violation

✅ Applies to HOAs

🔸 What AB130 Does Not Require:

❌ You do NOT need to change your rules or governing documents

✅ You MUST follow the new law starting July 1, 2025🚫 Do NOT charge more than $100 for any fine—even if your rules allow more

✅ What You Should Do:

📣 Notify your members of the change

📚 Train your staff or board on the new limit

🛠️ Adjust enforcement practices to stay compliant

📝 Optional: Update your written rules

⚠️ REMEMBER:

🔸 You can keep your current rules

🔸 You must follow the $100 cap

🔸 Overcharging fines after July 1, 2025, is a violation of state law

📅 Effective Date: July 1, 2025

For questions or legal advice, consult a compliance expert or attorney familiar with California law.

📝 Stay informed. Stay compliant. Respect the new cap.

Take Action Now

https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/ Find your local representative and call them and tell them what you expect from them as your representative. They make decisions based on what is important to their constituents, and that's you.