REAL ESTATE SIGNS

For sale and for lease signs are deemed commercial signs. While associations may not ban signs entirely, they may impose reasonable restrictions for aesthetic purposes. Associations can limit signs to only one sign per unit, and can require that signs be removed within three days of a lease or sale. Finally, associations can prohibit owners and realtors form putting real estate signs, flags and banners in the common areas. Civil Code §1353.6(a); Fourth La Costa Condominium Owners Assn. v. Seith

Condominiums. Because condominium owners do not have a yard for posting signs, a sign may be placed in the window of the condominium. Owners can be limited to one sign. Fourth La Costa Condominium Owners Assn. v. Seith Some associations provide a bulletin board in the mail room or other locations for posting sales and rentals.

Planned Developments. Owners may post real estate signs on their separate interest, subject to reasonable restrictions adopted by the association. Civil Code §712(a) The location must be reasonable and in plain view of the public. A sign that conforms to the provisions of Civil Code §713 shall be deemed to be of reasonable dimension and design.

Updated by ADAMS KESSLER 8/27/2008