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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 4Pt. 5.3Ch. 3Art. 2§ 6616 Amending Declaration Provisions

§ 6616 Amending Declaration Provisions

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§ 6616 Amending Declaration Provisions

Key Takeaways

  • •Most rules in a declaration can be changed unless it says they can't be changed.
  • •If the declaration doesn't say anything about changing the rules, you can change them anytime.
  • •This law started in 2014.

Example

Imagine you live in a neighborhood with rules about what color you can paint your house. The rules were written a long time ago and don't say anything about changing them.

Because the rules don't say they can't be changed, the neighborhood can decide to let people paint their houses any color they want.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 6616 Amending Declaration Provisions

Except to the extent that a declaration provides by its express terms that it is not amendable, in whole or in part, a declaration that fails to include provisions permitting its amendment at all times during its existence may be amended at any time. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 605, Sec. 21. (SB 752) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

declarationamendableamendment

Related Statutes

  • § 4260 Amending Declarations
  • § 4270 Amending Community Association Declarations
  • § 6620 Amending Community Declarations
  • § 4250 Common Interest Development Declarations
  • § 4265 Extending Declaration Terms

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 6616.
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