California Civil Code §1947.6 (rentals) and §4745 (HOAs) require landlords and homeowner associations to permit a tenant's or owner's tenant-paid EV charger installation in their dedicated parking. Los Angeles LADBS offers expedited solar/EV permitting for the build.
Under California Civil Code §1947.6, residential landlords must approve a tenant's reasonable written request to install an EV charging station in a dedicated parking space at the tenant's expense, subject to insurance, licensed installation, and meter requirements. Civil Code §4745 imposes a parallel duty on common-interest community HOAs and condominiums. Los Angeles enforces statewide rules and provides expedited LADBS electrical permits — usually issued within one business day for compliant single-station installs. Owners must use a licensed C-10 contractor, obtain the permit before energizing, and may need DWP service-upgrade coordination for higher-amperage Level 2 systems.
Landlords or HOAs that unreasonably deny written EV-charger requests risk civil action under Civil Code §1947.6 or §4745, including damages, attorney fees, and an order compelling approval of the tenant-paid installation.
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