Article 2 - Declaration

California Civil Code — §§ 6614-6620

Sections (4)

Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 605, Sec. 21. (SB 752) Effective January 1, 2014.

(a)A declaration, recorded on or after January 1, 1986, shall contain a legal description of the common interest development, and a statement that the common interest development is a condominium project, planned development, stock cooperative, or combination thereof. The declaration shall additionally set forth the name of the association and the restrictions on the use or enjoyment of any portion of the common interest development that are intended to be

enforceable equitable servitudes.

(b)The declaration may contain any other matters the declarant or the members consider appropriate.

§ 6616

Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 605, Sec. 21. (SB 752) Effective January 1, 2014.

Except to the extent that a declaration provides by its express terms that it is not amendable, in whole or in part, a declaration that fails to include provisions permitting its amendment at all times during its existence may be amended at any time.

§ 6618

Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 605, Sec. 21. (SB 752) Effective January 1, 2014.

(a)The Legislature finds that there are common interest developments that have been created with deed restrictions that do not provide a means for the members to extend the term of the declaration. The Legislature further finds that covenants and restrictions, contained in the declaration, are an appropriate method for protecting the common plan of developments and to provide for a mechanism for financial support for the upkeep of common area including, but not

limited to, roofs, roads, heating systems, and recreational facilities. If declarations terminate prematurely, common interest developments may deteriorate and the supply of affordable units could be impacted adversely. The Legislature further finds and declares that it is in the public interest to provide a vehicle for extending the term of the declaration if the extension is approved by a majority of all members, pursuant to Section 6522.

(b)A declaration that specifies a termination date, but that contains no provision for extension of the termination date, may be extended, before its termination date, by the approval of members pursuant to Section 6620.

(c)No single extension of the terms of the declaration made pursuant to this section shall exceed the initial term of the declaration or 20 years, whichever is less. However, more than one extension may occur pursuant to this

section.

§ 6620

Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 605, Sec. 21. (SB 752) Effective January 1, 2014.

(a)A declaration may be amended pursuant to the declaration or this act. An amendment is effective after all of the following requirements have been met:

(1)The proposed amendment has been delivered by individual notice to all members not less than 15 days and not more than 60 days prior to any approval being solicited.

(2)The

amendment has been approved by the percentage of members required by the declaration and any other person whose approval is required by the declaration.

(3)That fact has been certified in a writing executed and acknowledged by the officer designated in the declaration or by the association for that purpose, or if no one is designated, by the president of the association.

(4)The amendment has been recorded in each county in which a portion of the common interest development is located.

(b)If the declaration does not specify the percentage of members who must approve an amendment of the declaration, an amendment may be approved by a majority of all members, pursuant to Section 6522.