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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rights in California HOAs: Navigating the Legal Landscape

by Christian Emsiek Bottom Line Up Front: California law strongly protects homeowners’ rights to install EV charging stations in their designated parking spaces, but HOAs retain authority to impose reasonable restrictions that don’t significantly increase costs or decrease efficiency. The key is understanding what constitutes “reasonable” restrictions and following proper procedures. The Current Legal Framework California has been at the forefront of promoting electric vehicle adoption through legislation that balances homeowner rights with HOA governance …