Operating Rules Archives - Educational Community for Homeowners (ECHO)

2014 Legislation: AB 1636 – Drought and Under-watering Fines

Fines, Landscaping, Operating Rules, Rules Enforcement

This bill would amend the Water Code to provide a temporary exemption for homeowners who could be fined for under-watering their plants or yards. From the Legislative Counsel’s Digest: This […]

2014 Legislation: SB 1144 – Drought and Under-watering Fines

Fines, Landscaping, Operating Rules, Rules Enforcement

This bill proposes a temporary exemption for homeowners who could be fined for under-watering their plants or yards. From the Legislative Counsel’s Digest: This bill would prohibit an association from […]

2014 Legislation: AB 2100 – Drought and Under-watering Fines

Drought, Fines, Landscaping, Operating Rules, Rules Enforcement

AB 2100 prohibits an association from fining its members for reducing the watering of their lawns or other vegetation during a drought.

2014 Legislation: AB 2104 – HOA Regulation of Turf

Conservation, Landscaping, Operating Rules, Rules, Rules Enforcement

Update: The Govenor signed the bill on 9/18. This bill would expand the options of homeowners who want to plant water-efficient landscape by further limiting possible restrictions in an association’s […]