Condo owners with EV chargers in common areas pay for damage from using them
Homeowners who install an EV charger in a common area of a condo or HOA development must now also pay for damage caused by using it, not only by installing or repairing it. The installer must cover the association's losses from the installation.
Who it affects
Condo and HOA owners with EV chargers in common areas, and installers
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California SB 1267: Common interest developments: electric vehicle charging stations owned by members in common areas.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.