{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"4605","citation":"Civ. Code, § 4605","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS [3274. - 9566.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4"},{"name":"PART 5. Common Interest Developments [4000. - 6150.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Ownership and Transfer of Interests [4500. - 4650.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-5/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Restrictions on Transfer [4600. - 4620.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-5/chapter-4/article-4"}],"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.","effective":"2013-01-01","html":"<p>(a) A member of an association may bring a civil action for declaratory or equitable relief for a violation of Section <a href=\"/civ/4600\">4600</a> by the association, including, but not limited to, injunctive relief, restitution, or a combination thereof, within one year of the date the cause of action accrues.</p><p>(b) A member who prevails in a civil action to enforce the member’s rights pursuant to Section <a href=\"/civ/4600\">4600</a> shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs, and the court may impose a civil penalty of up to five hundred dollars ($500) for each violation, except that each identical violation shall be subject to only one penalty if the violation affects each member equally. A prevailing association shall not recover any costs, unless the court finds the action to be frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation. </p>","text":"(a) A member of an association may bring a civil action for declaratory or equitable relief for a violation of Section 4600 by the association, including, but not limited to, injunctive relief, restitution, or a combination thereof, within one year of the date the cause of action accrues. (b) A member who prevails in a civil action to enforce the member’s rights pursuant to Section 4600 shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs, and the court may impose a civil penalty of up to five hundred dollars ($500) for each violation, except that each identical violation shall be subject to only one penalty if the violation affects each member equally. A prevailing association shall not recover any costs, unless the court finds the action to be frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/restrictions-on-transfer-4605","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}