Amending CC&Rs can be difficult. Here are some tips toward enhancing amendment success.

1. Check with the members. Amending CC&Rs usually requires supermajority votes (i.e., more than simply a majority of the quorum), so a good idea isn’t everything – it still needs widespread support. Great proposed amendments are meaningless if the homeowners will not vote for it.

2. Avoid controversial amendments. Beware of amendment subjects that could be very upsetting to some members. Avoid issues where a widespread consensus cannot be achieved, such as changing assessment allocations or unpopular use restrictions.

3. The board can pass some amendments. Certain amendments can be approved by the board, such as deleting developer marketing provisions (Civil Section 4230), removing illegal disc

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