On behalf of the more than 55,000 associations and 13 million Californians living in a homeowners association, we thank Governor Brown for protecting local control over association elections and the privacy of those participating in the elections. With the veto of SB 1128 and SB 1265, the Governor recognizes that a one-size fits all approach doesn’t work for community association elections in California.
The grassroots activity by homeowners across the state sent a clear message to the Governor these bills were not needed. Community elections are complicated and expensive and these two bills would have only made matters worse.
California law governing association elections was written by the Legislature to provide for transparency, fairness and with the acknowledgement that not all associations are alike. When followed, the law provides for fair and inclusive elections. When the laws are not followed, remedies are provided ensuring that the ultimate outcome is in the best interest of the members living in the association.
