Restatement

A restatement is a complete rewrite of a governing document — typically the CC&Rs — that incorporates all prior amendments and often modernizes language, removes outdated or illegal provisions, and reorganizes the document for clarity. Unlike an amendment (which adds or changes specific provisions), a restatement replaces the entire document with a clean version. A restatement requires the same supermajority vote and recording process as an amendment. Boards and communities often pursue a restatement when the CC&Rs have accumulated many amendments over the years and have become confusing and internally inconsistent.

A restated document is easier for boards and homeowners to read and apply. It also eliminates the need to track a chain of recorded amendments to understand the current state of the law. Legal fees for a restatement run $3,000–$10,000 but can be worthwhile for older communities.