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AB 2692

Common interest developments: reinstatement of terminated declarations: County of Los Angeles.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jacqui Irwin

Allows Los Angeles County CID declarations that terminated due to term expiration to be reinstated if approved by the required member vote, with notice and recording, through Jan 1

Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
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Bill Summary · AB 2692

Summary of AB 2692 (2025-2026 Session) – California

Title

Common interest developments: reinstatement of terminated declarations: County of Los Angeles

Purpose and intent

AB 2692 creates a targeted, temporary framework for reinstating a common interest development (CID) declaration that has terminated due to the expiration of its initial term. It applies only to the County of Los Angeles and is intended to assist the rebuilding and stabilization of CIDs damaged by wildfires in 2025 (Palisades and Eaton Fires). The act is an urgency statute and would take effect immediately, repealing on January 1, 2028.

Key provisions and changes

  • Section added: Civil Code, Section 4276.
  • Reinstatement mechanism:
    • A terminated CID declaration may be reinstated if approved by the percentage of members required by the declaration to extend its term. If the declaration does not specify a percentage, reinstatement requires approval by a majority of all members.
    • Balloting for reinstatement must follow the CID’s governing documents, applicable laws, and reasonable efforts must be made to allow all eligible members to vote.
    • Effective reinstatement occurs after: 1) Members approve the required percentage, 2) Approval is certified in a written, acknowledged document by the appropriate officer (or the association president if no officer is designated), 3) The reinstated declaration is recorded in the county recorder’s office.
    • After recording, the association must deliver to each member, by individual delivery, a copy of the reinstated declaration and a notice that it has been recorded.
  • Scope and duration:
    • Applies only to Los Angeles County.
    • Sunset: The provisions are in effect only until January 1, 2028, at which point they are repealed.
  • Legislative findings: The bill cites the need for a special statute tailored to Los Angeles due to recent wildfires and to support rebuilding and preventing displacement.
  • Urgency and immediate effect: Declared necessary for immediate public peace, health, and safety.

Who/what is affected

  • Eligible common interest developments (CIDs) located in Los Angeles County that had a declaration terminated due to its initial term.
  • CID members (association members) voting on reinstatement.
  • CID associations and their officers responsible for certifying approvals and recording documents.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Passage allows a reinstatement vote under existing governing documents and laws.
  • Certification and recording steps must occur before reinstatement is effective.
  • Notification: Each member must receive a copy of the reinstated declaration and notice of recording.
  • Temporary window: The law expires and is repealed on January 1, 2028.
  • Enactment: Effective as an urgency statute, taking effect immediately upon enactment.

Practical impact

  • Provides a legal pathway to revive terminated CID declarations without creating a broad statewide procedure.
  • Aims to stabilize housing and community rebuild efforts in fire-affected areas of Los Angeles County.
  • Adds administrative requirements for certifications and individualized member notices to ensure transparency.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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