California § 4955 - A member of an association may bring a civil action for declaratory or equitable
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 4955 — A member of an association may bring a civil action for declaratory or equitable, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4955. A member of an association may bring a civil action for declaratory or equitable
(a) A member of an association may bring a civil action for declaratory or equitable relief for a violation of this article by the association, including, but not limited to, injunctive relief, restitution, or a combination thereof, within one year of the date the cause of action accrues. (b) A member who prevails in a civil action to enforce the memberâs rights pursuant to this article shall be entitled to reasonable attorneyâs fees and court costs, and the court may impose a civil penalty of up to five hundred dollars ($500) for each violation, except that each identical violation shall be subject to only one penalty if the violation affects each member equally. A prevailing association shall not recover any costs, unless the court finds the action to be frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4955
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4955 cover?
Section 4955 ("A member of an association may bring a civil action for declaratory or equitable") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 4955?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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