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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 4Pt. 5.3Ch. 5Art. 1§ 6700 Association Regulation Limits

§ 6700 Association Regulation Limits

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§ 6700 Association Regulation Limits

Key Takeaways

  • •Your homeowners association (HOA) can't make rules that go against certain state laws.
  • •The HOA can't stop you from putting up certain signs on your property.
  • •The HOA can't stop you from installing solar panels on your home.
  • •The HOA can't stop you from using prefabricated structures (like modular homes).
  • •The HOA can't enforce rules that discriminate based on race.

Example

You want to put up a 'For Sale' sign in your yard, but your HOA says you can't.

The HOA can't stop you because state law says you have the right to display certain signs on your property.

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

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§ 6700 Association Regulation Limits

This article includes provisions that limit the authority of an association or the governing documents to regulate the use of a member’s separate interest. Nothing in this article is intended to affect the application of any other provision that limits the authority of an association to regulate the use of a member’s separate interest, including, but not limited to, the following provisions: (a) Sections 712 and 713, relating to the display of signs. (b) Sections 714 and 714.1, relating to solar energy systems. (c) Section 714.5, relating to structures that are constructed offsite and moved to the property in sections or modules. (d) Sections 782, 782.5, and 6150 of this code and Section 12956.1 of the Government Code, relating to racial restrictions. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 605, Sec. 21. (SB 752) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

separate interestgoverning documentsdisplay of signssolar energy systemsoffsite-constructed structuresracial restrictions

Related Statutes

  • § 4700 Association Member Use Limits
  • § 4715 Pet Ownership In Hoas
  • § 4736 Drought Pressure Washing Ban
  • § 6704 Homeowner Noncommercial Sign Rights
  • § 4710 Homeowner Noncommercial Sign Rights

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 6700.
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