Q: I live in a condo which in 2015 imposed a restriction of rentals for not less than one year replacing the prior minimum of not less than 30 days, in effect when I bought my condo. Our management company says this is a “restriction” so that owners at the time of the restriction are exempt from it. However, the law does NOT address lease restrictions. It specifically addresses “rental prohibitions. So, what is the difference between a lease restriction and rental prohibition? — A.C., Oceanside

A: You’re correct! Civil Code Section 4740 grandfathers rental PROHIBITIONS, while Section 4741 bans rental prohibitions AND unreasonable restrictions.

However, rental caps (which are partial bans) of 25% or more are allowed by Section 4741(b). As partial bans, rental caps therefore under section

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