2023 New California HOA Laws - Davis-Sterling laws

AB 1572. Potable Water. This bill would prohibit the use of potable water for the irrigation of nonfunctional turf located on homeowners’ associations and common interest developments. Associations will be required to comply beginning January 1, 2029

AB 1764. Elections. This bill would require associations to disqualify a nominee for the Board of Directors if that person has served the maximum number of terms or sequential terms allowed by the association. It also requires the association to disqualify a director who ceases to be a member of the association from continuing to serve as a director. If an association disqualifies a nominee for the Board of Directors pursuant to Civil Code Section 5105, an association in its election rules shall also require a director to comply with the same requirements. [Chaptered]
SB-428 – Harassment. Beginning January 1, 2025, homeowner associations can seek a restraining order to protect employees, including volunteer directors, managers, and vendors, from harassment in addition to unlawful violence and threats of violence. [Chaptered.]