Assembly Bill 394 Information Sheet
Recording of Restrictive Covenant Modification

The County Clerk/Recorder has assigned the following staff member to assist citizens with processing a Restrictive Covenant Modification under the provisions of Assembly Bill 394.

Contact: Wanda Dark, Telephone (916) 874-8884
or email: AB394

A property owner should take the following action to modify unlawful Restrictive Covenant language as provided in AB 394.

Contact the staff member listed above, who will work with the property owner to:

• Obtain a copy of the original Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs)
• Identify the unlawful language and strike out (line through) the restrictive language
• Obtain Restrictive Covenant Modification form, complete the form, and obtain notary acknowledgement
• Submit the modification document for recording

Notes:
The modified document may not be recorded unless approved as to form by County Counsel. Common interest developments are excluded from the new provisions of AB 394.