Most likely a spot bill, this bill would make nonsubstantive changes related to common interest developments.
The Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act governs the management and operation of common interest developments.
Most likely a spot bill, this bill would make nonsubstantive changes Civil Code Section 4000.
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Would repeal the board’s ability to review financial statements between meetings.
Existing law requires the board of directors of a nonprofit corporation or unincorporated association created for the purpose of managing a common interest development to, on a monthly basis, review specified documents, including account statements, reconciliations, and ledgers, unless the association’s governing documents impose more stringent standards. Existing law authorizes those review requirements to be met when every individual member of the board, or a subcommittee of the board consisting of the treasurer and at least one other board member, reviews the documents and statements independent of a board meeting, so long as the review is ratified at the board meeting subsequent to the review and that ratification is reflected in the minutes of that meeting.
This bill would repeal the provisions of Civil Code Section 5501 authorizing the review requirements to be met when individual members or a subcommittee of the board review the documents and statements independent of a board meeting as described above.
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Would require a home improvement contract with a subcontractor performing more than 50% of the total estimated project cost to contain the name and contact information of the subcontractor.
Existing law, the Contractors State License Law, defines and regulates the activities of contractors and provides for their licensure, regulation, and discipline by the Contractors State License Board within the Department of Consumer Affairs. Existing law requires specific provisions and requirements for home improvement contracts, as defined.
This bill would amend Business & Professions Code Section 7159 to require a home improvement contract with a subcontractor performing more than 50% of the total estimated project cost to contain the name and contact information of the subcontractor.
**SB-517 was amended on May 1, 2025, to require that the prime or direct contractor is responsible for completion of the project in accordance with the contract, plans, and specifications. However, this responsibility does not preclude administrative discipline from the Contractor’s State License Board against any subcontractor for a violation of that law. The bill would further require a home improvement contract to contain a disclosure regarding whether a subcontractor will be used on the project:
(B) For purposes of administrative discipline under this chapter, the prime or direct contractor is responsible for completion of the project in accordance with the home improvement contract, plans, and specifications. This prime or direct contractor responsibility shall not preclude administrative discipline against any subcontractor or home improvement salesperson on a home improvement contract for violation of this chapter.
(7)If the contractor has a subcontractor performing more than 50 percent of the total estimated project cost, the contract shall contain the name and contact information of the subcontractor.
(7) (A) The contract shall contain a statement regarding whether or not a subcontractor will be used on the project, including a portion to be checked in response, as follows:
[__] Yes
[__] No
(B) If checked “Yes,” indicating that a subcontractor will be used on the project, the contract shall contain a disclaimer that states the following:
“One or more subcontractors will be used on this project, and the contractor is aware that a list of subcontractors is required to be provided, upon request, along with the names, contact information, license number, and classification of those subcontractors.”
(C) If there is a change order during the project, the same disclaimer set forth in subparagraph (B) shall be on each change order.
Would require associations to use recycled water to irrigate common area landscape if recycled water is available.
Existing law regulating the use of recycled water prohibits the use of prescribed potable water by state and local agencies for any nonpotable uses, including cemeteries, golf courses, parks, and highway landscaped areas if prescribed recycled water is available, and deems use of the recycled water in lieu of the potable water to constitute a reasonable beneficial use of that water.
This bill would amend Water Code Section 13551 to add common areas of a residential community irrigated by a homeowners’ association as prohibited uses of potable water. The bill would provide that incidental amounts of spray, mist, or runoff to be permitted to enter outdoor eating areas of parks and open spaces when irrigated with disinfected tertiary treated recycled water that complies with a specified regulation regarding irrigation.
Existing law authorizes any public agency, including a state agency, city, county, city and county, district, or any other political subdivision of the state, to require the use of recycled water for irrigation of residential landscaping, as specified.
The bill would amend Water Code Section 13552.4 to provide that outdoor landscape irrigation of common areas operated by a homeowners association that does not enter the boundaries of a residence is not to be considered a part of the same premises as an individual residence and shall not be considered a dual plumbed system.
**SB-31 was amended April 21, 2025 to remove common areas of homeowners associations.
(a) A person or public agency, including a state agency, city, county, city and county, district, or any other political subdivision of the state, shall not use water from any source of quality suitable for potable domestic use for nonpotable uses, including cemeteries, golf courses, parks, highway landscaped areas, common areas of a residential community irrigated by a homeowners’ association, and industrial and irrigation uses if suitable recycled water is available as provided in Section 13550.
**SB-31 was amended June 9, 2025 to further remove reference to homeowners associations, but continues to refer to common areas.
(d) Outdoor landscape irrigation of common areas operated by a homeowners’ association that does not enter the boundaries of a residence is not to be considered a part of the same premises as an individual residence and shall not be considered a dual plumbed system. Recycled water used for this purpose shall comply with Section 13550.
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Would make any provision of the governing documents or architectural guidelines void and unenforceable if it prevents the replacement of a fuel-gas-burning appliance with an electric appliance, or prohibits or restricts the use of a residential heat pump water heater or heat pump HVAC system.
The Davis-Stirling Act makes void and unenforceable any provision of the governing documents or architectural or landscaping guidelines or policies that prohibits, or has the effect of prohibiting, the use of low water-using plants as a group or as a replacement of existing turf.
This bill would add Civil Code Section 4737 to make void and unenforceable any provision of the governing documents, architectural guidelines, or policies if the provision prevents the replacement of a fuel-gas-burning appliance with an electric appliance. The bill would also make any covenant, restriction, or condition contained in any deed, and any provision of a governing document, that effectively prohibits or restricts the installation or use of a residential heat pump water heater or heat pump HVAC system, void and unenforceable.
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Would require CID managers to hold a real estate broker license.
The Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act governs the formation and operation of common interest developments, and requires a common interest development to be managed by an association. Existing law, unless otherwise provided by the governing documents, authorizes the board of directors of the association to hire a managing agent, defined as a person who, for compensation or in expectation of compensation, exercises control over the assets of a common interest development. Existing law requires a prospective managing agent to make certain disclosures to the board, including whether or not the prospective managing agent currently holds any relevant licenses, including a real estate license, or any relevant professional certifications or designations.
The Real Estate Law establishes the Department of Real Estate and sets forth its powers and duties regarding, among other things, the licensure and regulation of real estate brokers. That law generally defines a real estate broker as a person who, for compensation, assists with buying, selling, or renting real property.
This bill would add Civil Code Section 5378 to require a managing agent of a common interest development to hold a real estate broker license issued by the state.
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Would require inspection and repair of community vehicular gates beginning July 1, 2026 and every 5 years thereafter.
Would prohibit a local agency from requiring replacement parking spaces when a carport, covered parking structure, or uncovered parking space is demolished or converted into an ADU. Would also allow for multiple ADUs on a lot that has an existing or proposed multi-family dwelling.
Would make any provision of the governing documents or architectural guidelines that prevents the replacement of a fuel-gas-burning appliance with an electric appliance void and unenforceable.
Would make an association responsible for any repairs and replacements relating to the interruption of gas, heat, water, or electrical services that begin in the common area, even if the matter extends into another area, and would require the association to complete those repairs within 30 days.
Existing law, unless otherwise provided in the declaration of a common interest development, generally makes an association responsible for repairing, replacing, and maintaining the common area, except as specified.
This bill would amend Civil Code Section 4775 to make an association responsible for repairs and replacements for matters pertaining to the interruption of gas, heat, water, or electrical services that begin in the common area even if the matter extends into another area. The bill would require an association to complete those repairs or replacements within 30 days. The bill would require an award of reasonable attorney’s fees to a prevailing owner who enforces this provision against an association.
Existing law imposes specified duties on an association with respect to managing a common interest development, including levying regular and special assessments sufficient to perform its obligations. Existing law imposes limits on increases in those assessments, except those increases necessary for specified emergency situations, including an extraordinary expense necessary to repair or maintain the common interest development for which the association is responsible where a threat to personal safety on the property is discovered.
This bill would amend Civil Code Section 5610 to expand that emergency situation to include an extraordinary expense necessary to operate, repair or maintain the common interest development for which the association is responsible where a threat to personal health or safety or another hazardous condition or circumstance on the property is discovered.
**SB 900 was signed by the Governor on September 19, 2024, and takes effect January 1, 2025.
