California § 6856 - The covenants and restrictions in the declaration shall be enforceable equitable
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§ 6856. The covenants and restrictions in the declaration shall be enforceable equitable
(a) The covenants and restrictions in the declaration shall be enforceable equitable servitudes, unless unreasonable, and shall inure to the benefit of and bind all owners of separate interests in the development. Unless the declaration states otherwise, these servitudes may be enforced by any owner of a separate interest or by the association, or by both. (b) A governing document other than the declaration may be enforced by the association against an owner of a separate interest or by an owner of a separate interest against the association.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 6856
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 6856 cover?
Section 6856 ("The covenants and restrictions in the declaration shall be enforceable equitable") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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