The Davis-Stirling Act was originally passed into law in 1985 with the purpose of creating, governing and guiding community associations. After years of amendments and revisions, the entire Act was recodified, effective January 1, 2014. The Davis-Stirling Act serves as the primary set of laws governing the day-to-day activities of community associations. In addition to the Davis-Stirling Act, the Corporations Code, other portions of the Civil Code and other miscellaneous statutes and regulations provide the framework within which community associations operate.

For common interest developments that are entirely commercial or industrial, see the Commercial and Industrial Common Interest Development Act.

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