The following bills affecting HOAs were approved in 2024 will result in changes to the law:
AB-2114 (Irwin) Building standards: exterior elevated elements: inspection
Would authorize a licensed civil engineer to conduct inspections of the exterior elevated elements, in addition to structural engineers and architects.
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AB-2159 (Maienschein) Common interest developments: association governance: member election
Would authorize the use of electronic secret ballots.
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AB-2460 (Ta) Common interest developments: association governance: member election.
Would provide clarification to the reduced quorum requirements for a reconvened membership meeting to elect the board of directors.
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SB-1211 (Skinner) Land use: accessory dwelling units: ministerial approval.
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.
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SB-477 (Committee on Housing) Accessory Dwelling Units
Would reorganize the various statutes relating to Accessory Dwelling Units into one chapter of the Government Code.
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SB-900 (Umberg) Common interest developments: repair and maintenance.
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.
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