Notice of Increase. If an association increases its regular assessments or imposes a special assessment, notice must be given by first-class mail not less than 30 nor more than 60 days prior to the increased assessment comes due. Civil Code §1366(d).

Monthly Statements. The Davis-Stirling Act does not require first-class mailings of monthly billing statements once a notice of an increase has been given. Since monthly statements are not required, some associations use coupon books rather than incur the expense of monthly mailings. Accordingly, it appears that monthly statements via email are legal.

COMMENT: The use of email is obviously increasing but we have not yet reached the point where it can completely replace first-class mailings. Many disclosures can now be given by email but only if authorized by owners.