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Common interest developments are controlled by a number of laws. Federal, State, County, and City laws supersede the HOAs governing documents, (unless the particular statute defers to governing documents).
The State has made significant changes to the laws that govern HOAs since Kentfield Commons was originally established. Please take some time to learn how the HOA is required to operate, so we can keep the HOA in good legal standing.
The State has made significant changes to the laws that govern HOAs since Kentfield Commons was originally established. Please take some time to learn how the HOA is required to operate, so we can keep the HOA in good legal standing.
It is important for members help the Association stay in in compliance with the law and its governing documents - especially when there are rapidly changing regulations from different agencies. If you notice a discrepancy, please notify the Association Manager and work with the Directors to rectify the situation.
State and Local Laws
The Davis–Stirling Common Interest Development Act is a comprehensive body of law governing all forms of residential common interest developments in California. The Davis-Stirling Act, which went into effect January 1, 1986, brought stability to the governance of the millions of Californians served by community associations by creating financial safeguards, disclosures, insurance protections and reserves in a framework that allowed community associations to govern themselves through elected representatives in each community.
2014 Rewrite: Each year the legislature amended, revised and added to the numerous provisions of the Act. Due to growing length and complexity of the Act, it was reorganized into Civil Code §§4000-6150 which took effect January 1, 2014. Whereas the original Act was only 25 pages long, the Rewrite was 100 pages long.
The Davis-Stirling website post the Act in a searchable format: https://www.davis-stirling.com/
California Department of Public Health: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/ (Incl. new playground requirements)
San Mateo County: https://www.smcgov.org/ (Incl. new Pool Requirements)
City of Redwood City: https://www.redwoodcity.org/
2014 Rewrite: Each year the legislature amended, revised and added to the numerous provisions of the Act. Due to growing length and complexity of the Act, it was reorganized into Civil Code §§4000-6150 which took effect January 1, 2014. Whereas the original Act was only 25 pages long, the Rewrite was 100 pages long.
The Davis-Stirling website post the Act in a searchable format: https://www.davis-stirling.com/
- Committee Info: https://www.davis-stirling.com/HOME/Committee-Menu
- Architecture Info: https://www.davis-stirling.com/HOME/Architectural-Menu
- Landscaping Info: https://www.davis-stirling.com/HOME/Landscape-Menu
California Department of Public Health: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/ (Incl. new playground requirements)
San Mateo County: https://www.smcgov.org/ (Incl. new Pool Requirements)
City of Redwood City: https://www.redwoodcity.org/
Kentfield Commons Governing Documents
Kentfield Commons Governing Documents can be downloaded here:
https://www.kentfieldcommons.com/uploads/4/0/0/1/40012825/kfcccrs.pdf
Please note that use restrictions are an inherent part of any common interest development and are crucial to the stable, planned environment of any shared ownership arrangement. (Nahrstedt v. Lakeside Village (1994) 8 Cal.4th 361, 372.)
Subordination of individual property rights to the collective judgment of the owners association together with restrictions on the use of real property comprise the chief attributes of owning property in a common interest development. ... Inherent in the condominium concept is the principle that to promote the health, happiness, and peace of mind of the majority of the unit owners since they are living in such close proximity and using facilities in common, each unit owner must give up a certain degree of freedom of choice which he [or she] might otherwise enjoy in separate, privately owned property. (Id. at 374.). See: www.davis-stirling.com/HOME/Rules-Explained#axzz1j4L1NmPh
https://www.kentfieldcommons.com/uploads/4/0/0/1/40012825/kfcccrs.pdf
Please note that use restrictions are an inherent part of any common interest development and are crucial to the stable, planned environment of any shared ownership arrangement. (Nahrstedt v. Lakeside Village (1994) 8 Cal.4th 361, 372.)
Subordination of individual property rights to the collective judgment of the owners association together with restrictions on the use of real property comprise the chief attributes of owning property in a common interest development. ... Inherent in the condominium concept is the principle that to promote the health, happiness, and peace of mind of the majority of the unit owners since they are living in such close proximity and using facilities in common, each unit owner must give up a certain degree of freedom of choice which he [or she] might otherwise enjoy in separate, privately owned property. (Id. at 374.). See: www.davis-stirling.com/HOME/Rules-Explained#axzz1j4L1NmPh
Certified Community Association Managers are required to stay up to date on the current laws and standard HOA best practices. Directors are required to engage the advice of professionals in their decision making process. Members can use these experts as a resource.