Before a board can meet to consider imposing discipline upon a member, it must notify the member in writing, by either personal delivery or first-class mail, at least 10 days prior to the meeting (unless the governing document set a longer notice period). Civil Code §1363(g). The notice must contain the following:

• The date, time, and place of the meeting,

• The nature of the alleged violation for which a member may be disciplined, and

• A statement that the member has a right to attend the hearing, view the evidence of violation, and present a defense, including his/her own witnesses and documentary evidence.

Tenants. There is no requirement that the association give notice to a tenant of a violation hearing. Notice must be given to the owner of the property. If the owner wants to notify the tenant, that is at the owner's discretion.

See sample notice.