§ 6632 Association Rule Validity

Civil Code·California

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•Rules must be written down to be valid.
•Rules must be within the power of the group making them.
•Rules cannot go against the law or the group's own rules.
•Rules must be fair and made honestly.

Example

A neighborhood group makes a rule that says no one can park on the street.

This rule is only valid if it is written down, the group has the power to make parking rules, it doesn’t break any bigger laws, and it’s a fair rule made honestly.

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§ 6632 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 (d) The rule is reasonable, and is adopted, amended, or repealed in good faith. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 605, Sec. 21. (SB 752) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

operating rule valid and enforceable in writing authority of the board not in conflict reasonable good faith

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 6632.

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