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DIVISION 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS 3274-9566›PART 5. Common Interest Developments 4000-6150›CHAPTER 5. Property Use and Maintenance 4700-4790›ARTICLE 1. Protected Uses 4700-4753

§ 4736

California Civil Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

(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.

(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 434, Sec. 2. (SB 992) Effective September 18, 2014.)

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