Davis-Stirling Act › CHAPTER 5. Property Use and Maintenance [4700 - 4790] › ARTICLE 1. Protected Uses [4700 - 4753]

(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 434, Sec. 2. (SB 992) Effective September 18, 2014.)
Text current as of July 17, 2026, per California Legislative Information.

(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.

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