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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 4Pt. 5.3Ch. 5Art. 1§ 6706 Pet Ownership Grandfather Clause

§ 6706 Pet Ownership Grandfather Clause

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§ 6706 Pet Ownership Grandfather Clause

Key Takeaways

  • •If you owned a pet in a shared housing place (like a condo) before 2014, you can keep it even if new rules say no pets.
  • •This rule only applies to people who already had a pet before January 1, 2014.
  • •New pet owners after 2014 must follow the current pet rules of the housing place.

Example

You bought a condo in 2012 and had a dog. In 2015, the condo rules changed to say no pets.

You can keep your dog because you had it before 2014. But if you get a new dog now, you might have to follow the new no-pet rule.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 6706 Pet Ownership Grandfather Clause

Notwithstanding Section 4202, Section 4715 applies to an owner of a separate interest in a common interest development who kept a pet in that common interest development before January 1, 2014. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 605, Sec. 21. (SB 752) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

Section 4715common interest developmentseparate interestpet

Related Statutes

  • § 4715 Pet Ownership In Hoas
  • § 4739 Owner Rental Rights Protection
  • § 4740 Rental Restrictions In Hoas
  • § 4741 Rental Restrictions In Hoas
  • § 4710 Homeowner Noncommercial Sign Rights

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 6706.
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