Definition
The formal process to change CC&Rs, which requires a supermajority vote (typically 75%+) from members. It's deliberately difficult because these rules shape the entire community.
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CC&Rs can be amended but require substantial member approval (typically 75%+). Amendments require legal procedures and board action. Amendment process is lengthy and complex. Restrictive amendments may protect property values; excessive amendments indicate poor governance.
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Check the amendment history. Communities that frequently amend their rules are struggling to get governance right.
Example
Community amends CC&Rs to allow 3-unit rentals instead of prohibiting rentals, requiring 75% member approval