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HOA Restrictions: Richmond vs Walnut Creek

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

Richmond and Walnut Creek have similar restriction levels.

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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Walnut Creek, CA

Contra Costa County

Few Restrictions

California Civil Code 714 (Solar Rights Act) protects Walnut Creek homeowners from HOA restrictions that prohibit or significantly restrict solar installation. HOAs may impose only reasonable aesthetic restrictions that do not reduce system efficiency by more than 10% or increase cost by more than $1,000.

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