{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"4736","citation":"Civ. Code, § 4736","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS [3274. - 9566.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4"},{"name":"PART 5. Common Interest Developments [4000. - 6150.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Property Use and Maintenance [4700. - 4790.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-5/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Protected Uses [4700. - 4753.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-5/chapter-5/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 434, Sec. 2.   (SB 992)   Effective September 18, 2014.","effective":"2014-09-18","html":"<p>(a) A provision of the governing documents shall be void and unenforceable if it requires pressure washing the exterior of a separate interest and any exclusive use common area appurtenant to the separate interest during a state or local government declared drought emergency.</p><p>(b) For purposes of this section, “pressure washing” means the use of a high-pressure sprayer or hose and potable water to remove loose paint, mold, grime, dust, mud, and dirt from surfaces and objects, including buildings, vehicles, and concrete surfaces.</p>","text":"(a) A provision of the governing documents shall be void and unenforceable if it requires pressure washing the exterior of a separate interest and any exclusive use common area appurtenant to the separate interest during a state or local government declared drought emergency. (b) For purposes of this section, “pressure washing” means the use of a high-pressure sprayer or hose and potable water to remove loose paint, mold, grime, dust, mud, and dirt from surfaces and objects, including buildings, vehicles, and concrete surfaces.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/protected-uses-4736","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}