Violation Notice - days allowed to correct.

I live in CA, been living in my complex for 3 years...but the HOA process is still fairly new to me.
When the HOA sends out a notice for a reported violation does it suppose to state how many days are given to correct the violation before any disciplinary action takes place?
I ask because every week for 3 weeks we got a notice, stating the violation and to remedy the violation. At the third violation we were scheduled for a hearing.
This was due to a pet violation...the family was housing 2 dogs temporarily for a family member after a relationship breakup, dogs had no place to go. We did notify after the 2nd notice that the dogs were only here temporarily and finding a home was just taking a bit longer than expected. Dogs were removed a week prior to getting the 3rd notice.

How many dogs are allowed in your complex, Oscar?

Or were the violations for barking, i.e., noise nuisance?

Your own Rules & Regulations or CC&Rs should spell out violation procedures. Per CA Civil codes, you must be given written notice before you attend a hearing. In your case, I would think the board would waive the fine since the dogs are gone. Or they might suspend the fine pending no further violations of that type.

If you go to a hearing, do not try the no-place-to-go excuse. It'll only make things worse.

To learn more, go to Davis-Stirling.com for good info about all aspects of HOA law including hearing and fines for the CA. Their Main Index is really helpful.