Cal. Civ. Code § 6.30
Bylaws of homeowners' associations
Operative Text
Bylaws of homeowners' associations. (a) The directors of the association and the operation shall be governed by the bylaws. (b) The bylaws shall provide and, if they do not, shall be deemed to include, the following provisions: (1) The form of administration of the association shall be described, providing for the titles of the officers and for a board of directors and specifying the powers, duties, manner of selection and removal, and compensation, if any, of officers and board members. Unless otherwise provided in the bylaws, the board of directors shall be composed of 5 members. The board of directors shall elect a president, secretary, and treasurer who shall perform the duties of those offices customarily performed by officers of corporations, and these officers shall serve without compensation and at the pleasure of the board of directors. The board of directors may elect and designate other officers and grant them those duties it deems appropriate.(2) All other administrative and governance requirements to be included in the bylaws shall be as set forth in the Common Interest Community Association Act.
Section 6.30 of 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 establishes the structural requirements for homeowners' association bylaws in Illinois. The bylaws must describe the form of administration, including officer titles, a board of directors, and the powers, duties, selection, removal, and compensation of those roles. If the bylaws are silent on any of these required elements, the statute automatically fills in default rules — including a five-member board and unpaid officers (president, secretary, and treasurer) who serve at the board's pleasure. Additional governance requirements are governed by the Common Interest Community Association Act.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating within a homeowners' association governed by 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 § 6.30 should ensure that the association's bylaws explicitly address the form of administration, officer titles, board composition, and the powers and duties of each role. Where bylaws are silent, the statute's default provisions apply automatically — including a five-member board and uncompensated officers. Operators generally review their governing documents periodically to confirm alignment with both this provision and the broader requirements of the Common Interest Community Association Act.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents living in a community governed by a homeowners' association subject to 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 § 6.30 have an interest in understanding how their association is structured and governed. This provision guarantees that certain baseline governance rules are in place even if the association's bylaws fail to address them, which can be relevant when challenging association decisions or seeking accountability from board members. Tenants and homeowners who believe their association is not operating in accordance with its required structure may consult a tenant-rights organization, a housing counselor, or review the Common Interest Community Association Act for additional guidance on enforcement paths.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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