Altadena, CA HOA Rules: CC&R Enforcement (2026)
Key Facts
- State Law
- Davis-Stirling Act (Civ. Code 4000+)
- County Enforcement
- None of CC&Rs
- Mandatory ADR
- Civ. Code 5925
- Solar Override
- Civ. Code 714
Summary
HOAs in Altadena are governed by California's Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (Civ. Code 4000 et seq.). LA County does not enforce private CC&Rs: disputes go to the HOA's internal dispute resolution and ultimately Superior Court.
5855. (a) When the board is to meet to consider or impose discipline upon a member, or to impose a monetary charge as a means of reimbursing the association for costs incurred by the association in the repair of damage to the common area and facilities caused by a member or the member’s guest or tenant, the board shall notify the member in writing, by either personal delivery or individual delivery pursuant to Section 4040, at least 10 days prior to the meeting. (b) The notification shall contain, at a minimum, the date, time, and place of the meeting, the nature of the alleged violation for which a member may be disciplined or the nature of the damage to the common area and facilities for w
Full Breakdown
California Civil Code Section 4000 et seq. (Davis-Stirling Act) regulates common interest developments statewide. HOAs must adopt operating rules in compliance with Civ. Code 4350–4365, hold open board meetings under the Open Meeting Act (4900–4955), provide internal dispute resolution (5910), and allow members access to records (5200–5240). The Davis-Stirling Act preempts most local regulation of HOA operations. LA County does not enforce CC&Rs but does enforce Title 22 zoning regardless of HOA preferences. The Solar Rights Act (Civ. Code 714), AB 670 (ADUs), and other state laws override conflicting CC&Rs.
Violations & Fines
Davis-Stirling violations are civil actions in Superior Court. Mandatory ADR before litigation. Statutory damages up to $500 per intentional violation of meeting access rules (Civ. Code 4955).
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