West Hollywood Condo Sellers and the HOA Packet

What should a West Hollywood condo seller have ready in the HOA packet?

Order the HOA resale package the day you list, because buyers will ask for it as soon as an offer is accepted. California Civil Code § 4525 lists what a condo seller gives a buyer: the governing documents, the budget and reserve disclosures, the assessment and fee statement, any board-approved increases not yet due, rental restrictions, the most recent balcony and elevated-structure inspection report, and, if the buyer asks, 12 months of approved board minutes. The association has 10 days from your written request to deliver them (Civil Code § 4530). Buyers will read these documents closely: of the 124 West Hollywood condos that sold from May through October 2026 with HOA dues listed, the median was about $770 a month (TheMLS, MLS Area 10).

Key Takeaways

Civil Code § 4525 sets the list of documents a condo seller provides to a buyer, “as soon as practicable” before the sale contract is signed or title transfers.
Once you send a written request, the association has 10 days to deliver the documents, and its fee must be reasonable, estimated in advance, and itemized (Civil Code § 4530).
West Hollywood condos that sold May 1 to Oct 31, 2026 listed median HOA dues of about $770 a month, and the middle half ran from $625 to $1,040 (TheMLS, MLS Area 10, 124 sales with dues listed).
Those sales took a median of 87 days on market counting earlier listings of the same unit, and 42 of 125 had been listed before, so have the documents in hand before the first offer.
Who pays a special assessment approved before closing but billed after is set by the purchase contract and escrow instructions, not by a default rule, so settle it in writing.

Which documents go in the HOA resale package?

Each document answers a question a buyer will ask. Under Civil Code § 4525, these are the main pieces:

Document	What the buyer learns
CC&Rs, bylaws, operating rules	Limits on rentals, pets, flooring, and use of the unit
Budget report and reserve disclosures	What the building spends and what it sets aside for major repairs
Assessment and reserve funding disclosure summary	Whether reserves are projected to cover major repairs, and whether special assessments are anticipated
Assessment and fee statement	Current dues, special assessments, and any unpaid amounts, fines, or charges on your unit
Board-approved increases not yet due	Dues or assessment changes coming after closing
Rental restriction statement	Whether the CC&Rs prohibit renting the unit
Most recent balcony and elevated-structure inspection report (Civil Code § 5551)	The condition of balconies, decks, and walkways the inspector reviewed
Board minutes, if the buyer asks	Approved minutes of regular board meetings from the previous 12 months, excluding executive sessions

If the building has notices of unresolved violations against your unit, or a construction defect claim, those are on the list too. The SB 326 inspection report is the piece sellers most often forget; I cover it in SB 326 and HOA Resale Packages for West Hollywood Buyers.

When should you order the HOA documents, and who pays?

Order them when you list. Typical practice is that the seller orders the package at listing and pays the association’s transfer and resale document fees. The association has 10 days from your written request to deliver, and it must give you a written fee estimate first, bill the document fees separately from other transfer fees, and itemize them (Civil Code § 4530). It can’t charge extra for electronic delivery.

Having the package in hand during marketing means the buyer’s review can start the day you accept an offer, instead of waiting up to 10 days into a short contingency period.

How do HOA dues show up in a West Hollywood condo sale?

Buyers add the monthly dues to their mortgage payment, so the number on the assessment statement is part of how they judge your price. Of the 138 condos that sold in West Hollywood (MLS Area 10) from May 1 to October 31, 2026, 124 listed their HOA dues. The median was about $770 a month, the middle half ranged from $625 to $1,040, and 36 were $1,000 or more. Among the 101 of those sales under $1.5 million, the median was $709. The median sale price across all 138 sales was $982,500.

Dues vary within a single building, too. At 950 N Kings Rd, ten condos sold in that period with monthly dues listed from $723 on a 456-square-foot studio that sold for $375,000 to $1,095 on a 1,154-square-foot two-bedroom that sold for $795,000. Buyers comparing units in the same building will notice the difference.

Timing matters as well. The 125 marketed sales took a median of 87 days on market, counting earlier listings of the same unit (13 sales with zero days on market were excluded), and 42 had been listed at least once before. Source: TheMLS, MLS Area 10, condos sold May 1 to Oct 31, 2026.

Dues are only part of the picture. Buyers compare your unit with recent sales in the same building first, which is why I start every pricing conversation with the building’s own closed sales; see West Hollywood Condo Sellers Should Price by Building.

What in the packet makes buyers ask questions?

A few items reliably lead to buyer questions, so know the answers before you list:

The reserve funding summary. It reports whether reserves are projected to cover major repairs and whether special assessments are anticipated. Its calculation leaves out amounts the board or members haven’t approved yet.
Approved increases not yet due. A dues increase or special assessment the board approved but hasn’t billed must be disclosed.
Board minutes. Approved minutes can show discussion of leaks, roof or garage work, insurance claims, or bids for repairs.
Insurance. Buyers and lenders look at the master policy’s coverage and deductibles. See SB 326 and HOA Insurance: What Condo Sellers Should Know.
Rental limits. A rental prohibition narrows the buyer pool to owner-occupants.

None of these is a reason not to list. They are reasons to have the package ready, so the questions come up while you still control the timeline.

Who pays a special assessment approved before closing?

It depends on your purchase contract and escrow instructions. The disclosure shows the amounts and the approval; how the cost splits between you and the buyer is negotiated and written into the contract. Raise it with your escrow officer before you accept an offer, not after.

FAQ

What documents does a California condo seller give the buyer?

Civil Code § 4525 lists them: the governing documents, the budget and reserve disclosures, the assessment and reserve funding disclosure summary, the assessment and fee statement, board-approved changes not yet due, any rental prohibition, the most recent balcony and elevated-structure inspection report, and, if the buyer requests them, approved board minutes from the previous 12 months.

How long does the HOA have to provide resale documents?

Ten days from the mailing or delivery of the owner’s written request, under Civil Code § 4530.

Who usually pays the HOA resale document fees in West Hollywood?

Typically the seller. The association’s fee must be reasonable, estimated in writing in advance, and itemized by document.

How much are HOA dues on West Hollywood condos?

Of the West Hollywood (MLS Area 10) condos that sold from May 1 to October 31, 2026 with dues listed, the median was about $770 a month, and the middle half paid $625 to $1,040. Source: TheMLS.

What should you do next?

If you’re thinking of selling a West Hollywood condo, order the HOA package when you list and know what’s in it before buyers do. I’ll compare your unit with your building’s actual sales and help you plan the timeline around the documents. Book a private consultation, no pressure, just clarity.