Condominium owners in San Clemente, California, have been notified of a substantial emergency fee from their homeowners association.

Each owner must pay $26,000 to fund replacement roofs on the buildings, according to ABC7 Los Angeles.

The sudden assessment has left residents surprised by the size and timing of the required payment.

This report is based on coverage by ABC7 Los Angeles: https://abc7.com/story/san-clemente-california-condo-owners-stunned-sudden-26000-hoa-fee-emergency-roof-assessment/19774754/