Assembly Bill · California · 2021
AB 502 — Common interest developments: election by acclamation
Chapter 517, Statutes of 2021
Summary
Authorized California HOAs to seat board candidates by acclamation, without a contested election, when the number of qualified candidates is equal to or less than the number of open seats — subject to specified membership-notice requirements. Amended Civ. Code §5100 and added §5103. Reduced election expense and procedural burden for small or uncontested elections.
Statutes Enacted or Amended
Bill record last verified August 5, 2026.
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