Q: Did state law change reconvened quorums to 20% for all associations, effective 1/1/2025, or must associations continue to comply to the bylaws on quorum until updated by membership? Kelly thank you and your firm for all the help you give the people. — J.M, Tustin.

A: Civil Code Section 5115(d) allows an HOA, after it fails to meet membership quorum to elect directors, to hold a second election attempt with the quorum reduced to 20%. The statute says the HOA “may” hold a reduced quorum election, but does not mandate it.

The statute is very helpful for most HOAs because it allows the reduced quorum election without an amendment to the CC&Rs and bylaws. Note one “hole” in the statute – it says “the association may adjourn the meeting to a date at least 20 days after the adjourned meeting

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