California Civil Code

§ 4775

CIV § 4775 Effective Jan 1, 2025Div. 4 · Part 5 · Ch. 5 · Art. 3

Statute text

(a)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (4), unless otherwise provided in the declaration of a common interest development, the association is responsible for repairing, replacing, and maintaining the common area.

(2)(A) Unless otherwise provided in the declaration of a common interest development, or unless the utility service that failed is required to be maintained, repaired, or replaced by a public, private, or other utility service provider, the association is responsible for repairs and replacements necessary to restore interrupted gas, heat, water, or electrical services that begin in the common area even if the matter extends into a separate interest or the exclusive use common area appurtenant to a separate interest.

(B)This paragraph does not change any legal duty or obligation of a utility company or local government to repair or replace components pertaining to gas, heat, water, or electrical services.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 288, Sec. 1. (SB 900) Effective January 1, 2025.