Civ. Code, § 4736 · Article 1. Protected Uses
Civ. Code, § 4736
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) A provision of the governing documents shall be void and unenforceable if it requires pressure washing the exterior of a separate interest and any exclusive use common area appurtenant to the separate interest during a state or local government declared drought emergency.
(b) For purposes of this section, “pressure washing” means the use of a high-pressure sprayer or hose and potable water to remove loose paint, mold, grime, dust, mud, and dirt from surfaces and objects, including buildings, vehicles, and concrete surfaces.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 434, Sec. 2. (SB 992) Effective September 18, 2014.
Source of truth
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- Official file
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