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.
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.
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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