Time periods for producing records
- Statute:
- California §5210 · Chapter CIV-6 (Davis-Stirling Act Ch. 6 — Association Governance)
- Topic:
- Records & Disclosure · Deadlines
- Applies to:
- HOA associations
Current-fiscal-year records: 10 business days. Prior two fiscal years: 30 calendar days. Minutes: as in §4950 (board minutes within 30 days of the meeting). Committee minutes with decision-making authority: 15 days after approval. Membership list: Corp. Code §8330. Minutes are inspectable permanently. Amended by SB 410, effective January 1, 2026.
📄 Read the official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov →
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- What does California §5210 require?
- Current-fiscal-year records: 10 business days. Prior two fiscal years: 30 calendar days. Minutes: as in §4950 (board minutes within 30 days of the meeting).
- Who does California §5210 apply to?
- California §5210 applies to HOA associations in California.
- What happens if our CID doesn't comply with §5210?
- Non-compliance can expose the association and individual directors to disputes in the governing forum for California community associations. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
- Where can I read the official text of California §5210?
- The official text is published by the California Legislature at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
- How does SoShiny help with Time periods for producing records?
- SoShiny gives every owner instant, permissioned access to the official records this statute requires — searchable, audit-logged, and exportable for state inspections. The records survive every board turnover because they live in one place, not in someone's inbox. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of California §5210 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a California-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.
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