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.
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 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.
Pomona, CA
Pomona prohibits amplified music audible beyond 50 ft between 10 PM and 7 AM, and beyond 150 ft during daytime hours. Citations filed with the LA County Dist...
Pomona, CA
Pomona regulates industrial noise through Chapter 18, Article VII (Noise and Vibration Control) and the Zoning and Development Code Table 30-469 which sets n...
Pomona, CA
Pomona follows LA County leash requirements. Dogs must be on a leash not exceeding 6 ft when on public property. All dogs and cats must be licensed. Animal s...
Pomona, CA
Pomona does not have breed-specific legislation. CA Food & Agricultural Code Section 31683 generally preempts local breed bans. Dangerous dog laws focus on i...
Pomona, CA
Pomona does not have a specific wildlife feeding ordinance. Nuisance conditions from wildlife attractants may be enforced under general nuisance provisions o...
Pomona, CA
Pomona allows up to 24 chickens on residential property but roosters are prohibited. Swine, dangerous reptiles, bees, male goats, and exotic animals without ...
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