Cal. Civ. Code §5105
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Election operating rules
Specifies what election operating rules must cover, including candidate qualifications, candidate access to association media, nomination procedures, voting tabulation, and rules against disqualifying candidates based on partial payment of disputed amounts. Limits the disqualification criteria associations may impose on candidates.
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Governance
| Ref | Requirement |
|---|---|
| (a)(3) | If the HOA newsletter or website carries pro-board content during an election, it must also carry opposing candidates' and views — no preferential access. |
| (c) | A new owner can run for the board as soon as they become a member — the HOA cannot impose a one-year residency requirement. |
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