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EV right-to-charge laws by state
These laws limit how far a condo association, HOA or landlord can go in blocking an EV charger. They don't make installation free. In nearly every case the owner pays, and the association can set reasonable conditions.
FloridaCondominium unit ownersCaliforniaHOA and condo owners (Civil Code § 4745); many renters (Civil Code § 1947.6)WashingtonCondo, HOA and other common interest community ownersColoradoHOA and condo owners; rentersVirginiaProperty owners' association, condominium and cooperative ownersOregonPlanned community and condominium ownersNew JerseyOwners in residential associations (common interest communities)IllinoisCondominium and common interest community owners; renters
What these laws usually say
- The association can't ban a charger in an owner's assigned or deeded parking space.
- It can require a licensed electrician, permits, insurance and reasonable appearance standards.
- Those conditions can't make installation much more expensive or impractical.
- The owner pays for installation, electricity, maintenance and removal.
- Some states set a deadline for the association to answer; California and Washington treat silence after 60 days as approval.
Next step
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