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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 4Pt. 5.3Ch. 7Art. 2§ 6812 Lien Notice Requirements

§ 6812 Lien Notice Requirements

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§ 6812 Lien Notice Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •Before putting a lien on your home for unpaid debts, the association must warn you at least 30 days ahead by sending a letter.
  • •The warning letter must explain how they calculate what you owe and tell you that your home could be sold without a court if you don’t pay.
  • •The letter must list exactly what you owe, like late fees, interest, and collection costs.
  • •If you already paid on time, you don’t have to pay the extra fees or interest.

Example

If you live in a condo and forget to pay your monthly fees for a few months, the association can’t just suddenly take your home.

They have to send you a letter first, telling you exactly how much you owe and warning you that your home could be sold if you don’t pay. If you already paid, you can show proof and avoid extra charges.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 6812 Lien Notice Requirements

At least 30 days prior to recording a lien upon the separate interest of the owner of record to collect a debt that is past due under Section 6808, the association shall notify the owner of record in writing by certified mail of the following: (a) A general description of the collection and lien enforcement procedures of the association and the method of calculation of the amount, a statement that the owner of the separate interest has the right to inspect the association records pursuant to Section 8333 of the Corporations Code, and the following statement in 14-point boldface type, if printed, or in capital letters, if typed: “IMPORTANT NOTICE: IF YOUR SEPARATE INTEREST IS PLACED IN FORECLOSURE BECAUSE YOU ARE BEHIND IN YOUR ASSESSMENTS, IT MAY BE SOLD WITHOUT COURT ACTION.” (b) An itemized statement of the charges owed by the owner, including items on the statement which indicate the amount of any delinquent assessments, the fees and reasonable costs of collection, reasonable attorney’s fees, any late charges, and interest, if any. (c) A statement that the owner shall not be liable to pay the charges, interest, and costs of collection, if it is determined the assessment was paid on time to the association. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 605, Sec. 21. (SB 752) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 6819 Lien Notice Compliance Costs
  • § 5310 Association Policy Disclosure Requirements
  • § 1917.331 Senior Shared Appreciation Loans
  • § 6814 Hoa Assessment Lien Notice
  • § 6816 Assessment Lien Priority Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 6812.
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