1. Check with the members. Amending CC&Rs usually takes a supermajority (i.e., more than simply a majority of the quorum), so a good idea isn’t enough — it still needs widespread support. A great proposed amendment is meaningless if the homeowners will not vote for it. 2. Avoid controversial amendments. Be aware of subjects which could be very upsetting to some members. Avoid issues on which a widespread consensus cannot be achieved, such as changing assessment allocations or unpopular use restrictions. 3. The board can pass some amendments. Certain amendments can be approved in an open meeting by the board such as amendments deleting developer marketing provisions (Civil Section 4230), removing illegal discriminatory restrictions (Section 4235), or changing the old Civil Code references to the current (Section 4235).