§ 4350 Association Rule Validity

Civil Code·California

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•Rules must be written down to be valid.
•Rules must follow the law and the association's own rules.
•Rules must be made fairly and in good faith.
•Rules must be reasonable.

Example

A homeowners association wants to make a new rule that says no one can park on the street.

The rule must be written down, follow the law and the association's own rules, be made fairly, and be reasonable. If it doesn't meet these requirements, it's not a valid rule.

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§ 4350 Association Rule Validity

An operating rule is valid and enforceable only if all of the following requirements are satisfied: (a) The rule is in writing. (b) The rule is within the authority of the board conferred by law or by the declaration, articles of incorporation or association, or bylaws of the association. (c) The rule is not in conflict with governing law and the declaration, articles of incorporation or association, or bylaws of the association. (d) The rule is adopted, amended, or repealed in good faith and in substantial compliance with the requirements of this article. (e) The rule is reasonable. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 183, Sec. 13. (SB 745) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

operating rule valid and enforceable in writing authority of the board good faith substantial compliance reasonable

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 4350.

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