Los Angeles County, CA HOA Rules: Board Procedures (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing Law
- Civil Code §4000–6150
- Board Notice
- 4 days minimum
- Election
- Secret ballot required
- Annual Meeting
- 10–45 days notice
- Open Session
- Members may attend
Summary
HOAs in LA County are governed by the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (Civil Code §4000–6150). Board meetings require advance notice, open sessions, and recorded minutes. Annual elections follow strict secret ballot procedures.
4920. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), the association shall give notice of the time and place of a board meeting at least four days before the meeting. (b) (1) If a board meeting is an emergency meeting held pursuant to Section 4923, the association is not required to give notice of the time and place of the meeting. (2) If a nonemergency board meeting is held solely in executive session, the association shall give notice of the time and place of the meeting at least two days prior to the meeting. ... (c) Notice of a board meeting shall be given by general delivery pursuant to Section 4045. (d) Notice of a board meeting shall contain the agenda for the meeting.
Full Breakdown
The Davis-Stirling Act (California Civil Code §4000–6150) governs all common interest developments in LA County including condos, townhomes, and planned developments. Board meetings require at least 4 days advance notice and must be held in open session except for litigation, personnel, and member discipline matters (Civil Code §4920–4935). Members may attend and address the board during open sessions. Minutes must be kept and made available within 30 days. Board elections must use secret ballots, an independent inspector of elections, and allow all members to vote by mail (Civil Code §5100–5145). Annual meetings require 10-45 days notice. Emergency board meetings may be called with 2 days notice for urgent matters. Boards must have at least 3 directors and may serve up to 4-year terms.
Violations & Fines
Violations of the Davis-Stirling Act may result in court orders requiring compliance, civil penalties, and attorney fee awards. Members may petition for internal dispute resolution or file with the Department of Real Estate.
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