Civil Code section 4205

(a)

To the extent of any conflict between the governing documents and the law, the law shall prevail.

(b)

To the extent of any conflict between the articles of incorporation and the declaration, the declaration shall prevail.

(c)

To the extent of any conflict between the bylaws and the articles of incorporation or declaration, the articles of incorporation or declaration shall prevail.

(d)

To the extent of any conflict between the operating rules and the bylaws, articles of incorporation, or declaration, the bylaws, articles of incorporation, or declaration shall prevail.

Source: Section 4205, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=4205.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2014; accessed Jun. 16, 2025).

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