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California Common-Interest Development Resources
Official California sources to help board members find statutory information, introductory common-interest development education, and fair housing guidance.
01 · Official law sources
Laws and statutes
Start with the Legislature’s official chapter and article index.
Statute
Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act
California Legislature, California Legislative Information
Browse the California Legislature’s official index for Civil Code Division 4, Part 5, known as the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act. Its chapters cover governing documents, property use and maintenance, association governance, finances, assessments, insurance, and dispute resolution.
Browse the Davis-Stirling Act index02 · Education and agency guidance
Agency resources
Find educational materials, process information, and housing resources directly from the agencies that publish them.
Agency resource
California Department of Real Estate HOA Resources
California Department of Real Estate
Find the California Department of Real Estate’s homeowner-association resource page. It links to reserve-study guidelines for HOA budgets and the department’s introductory common-interest-development brochure.
Explore DRE homeowner-association resourcesAgency resource
Living in a California Common Interest Development
California Department of Real Estate
This DRE booklet introduces common-interest developments, governing documents, board responsibilities, assessments, and homeowner participation. The department’s published edition is revised June 2016, so use it for general background and consult current official statutes for legal requirements.
PDF · Revised June 2016. This is an introductory publication; consult current official statutes for legal requirements.
Read the DRE booklet (PDF)Agency resource
California Fair Housing Information
California Civil Rights Department
Read the California Civil Rights Department’s overview of housing discrimination, protected characteristics, and reasonable accommodations. The page links to complaint information, housing-provider guidance, and educational guides and fact sheets.
Explore California fair housing informationEducational notice
These links are provided for general education only. California common-interest development law is detailed and changes frequently. CVCM’s sharing of California resources does not constitute California legal advice or represent that CVCM provides licensed or professional community-management services in California. Consult a California-licensed attorney or other qualified California professional regarding a California association.
Source links reviewed October 6, 2026. Agency pages, laws, procedures, and publications may change. Check each source for its latest information and applicable effective dates.