{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"5600","citation":"Civ. Code, § 5600","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 8. Assessments and Assessment Collection [5600. - 5740.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-5/chapter-8"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Establishment and Imposition of Assessments [5600. - 5625.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-5/chapter-8/article-1"}],"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) Except as provided in Section <a href=\"/civ/5605\">5605</a>, the association shall levy regular and special assessments sufficient to perform its obligations under the governing documents and this act.</p><p>(b) An association shall not impose or collect an assessment or fee that exceeds the amount necessary to defray the costs for which it is levied. </p>","text":"(a) Except as provided in Section 5605, the association shall levy regular and special assessments sufficient to perform its obligations under the governing documents and this act. (b) An association shall not impose or collect an assessment or fee that exceeds the amount necessary to defray the costs for which it is levied.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/establishment-and-imposition-of-assessments-5600","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}