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HOA Restrictions: Brentwood vs Richmond

How do hoa restrictions rules compare between Brentwood, CA and Richmond, CA?

Brentwood and Richmond have similar restriction levels.

Brentwood, CA

Contra Costa County

Few Restrictions

California Civil Code §714 (the Solar Rights Act) overrides HOA restrictions that would prohibit residential solar panels or make them significantly more expensive or less efficient. Brentwood HOAs must approve reasonable solar installations, and any restriction reducing system efficiency by more than 10% is void.

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Richmond, CA

Contra Costa County

Few Restrictions

California Civil Code 714 (the Solar Rights Act) voids HOA restrictions that significantly increase solar system costs or reduce efficiency by more than 10 percent, and applies fully to all Richmond HOAs.

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