Cal. Civ. Code §5900
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Internal dispute resolution — Required procedure
Requires associations to adopt a fair, reasonable, and expeditious procedure for resolving disputes between the association and a member regarding their rights, duties, or liabilities under Davis-Stirling, the governing documents, or the Corporations Code. The procedure must be provided to members upon request without charge.
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| Ref | Requirement |
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| (a) | Every California HOA must have a written internal-dispute-resolution (IDR) process — free of charge to members — for disputes about CC&Rs, board duties, and member rights. |
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