California HOA Rules and Regulations Template — Davis-Stirling Operating Rules | Editable Word Document for HOA Boards

A complete, professionally organized set of community operating rules your California board can adopt and customize — written to fit the Davis-Stirling Act, not the generic one-pager you'll find for free.

WHAT YOU GET

- Fully editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file

- 12 organized articles: purpose & authority, use of separate interests, common area, parking & vehicles, pets, noise & nuisance, architectural & exterior standards, leasing, amenities, trash & maintenance, enforcement, and amendment

- California-specific enforcement article reflecting the required schedule of fines (Civ. Code §5850) and the 10-day notice + board hearing + 15-day written decision process (§5855)

- Rule-amendment article with the 28-day member notice requirement (§4360) and members' reversal right (§4365)

- Built-in awareness of California protected uses (solar, EV charging, flags, clotheslines, personal agriculture) and rental restriction limits (§§4740–4741) so your rules don't overreach

- Optional owner acknowledgment-of-receipt page

- Highlighted fill-in fields for your community's specifics

- Cover page + plain-English "How to Use" guide

WHO IT'S FOR

Self-managed California HOA boards, community association managers, and management companies that need a clean, compliant rules document to adopt or update.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Complete checkout

2. Download from Purchases & Reviews in your Etsy account (Etsy also emails a link)

3. Open in Microsoft Word, replace the highlighted fields, delete any rule that doesn't apply, and save

RETURNS

Instant digital download — all sales final. If your file won't open or you received the wrong item, message me within 7 days and I'll make it right.

IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ

This document is an editable template provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not legal advice, and your purchase does not create an attorney-client relationship. Haven Publishing is not a law firm and does not practice law. Rules must be consistent with your community's CC&Rs, bylaws, and current California law. Before adopting or enforcing, have them reviewed by an attorney licensed in California.