Cal. Civ. Code §5900

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.

Status Active
Verified May 24, 2026
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Governance
Ref Requirement
(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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