Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act
Also known as: Davis-Stirling Act, Civil Code 4000-6150
The primary California law governing homeowners associations and common interest developments, codified in Civil Code Sections 4000 through 6150. The Davis-Stirling Act covers governance, elections, assessments, enforcement, dispute resolution, insurance, maintenance, and record-keeping. It applies to condominiums, planned developments, community apartment projects, and stock cooperatives. All California HOA boards and homeowners should be familiar with its provisions.