El Monte does not regulate HOA disputes locally. California Civil Code Sections 5900-5965 require every common interest development to offer both Internal Dispute Resolution (IDR, Meet & Confer) and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) before either party may file most lawsuits.
Civil Code Section 5910 requires the HOA to adopt a fair, reasonable, and free Internal Dispute Resolution procedure (commonly called 'Meet and Confer'). Either party may request IDR in writing, and the association must respond within a reasonable time. For lawsuits seeking declaratory, injunctive, or writ relief, Civil Code Section 5930 requires the parties to first attempt Alternative Dispute Resolution (mediation or non-binding arbitration). A 'Request for Resolution' must be served, and if not accepted within 30 days the requesting party may file suit. Small claims actions, assessment foreclosures, and statute-of-limitations preservation suits are exempt from the pre-filing ADR requirement.
Filing a covered lawsuit without first offering ADR is grounds for dismissal or stay under Civil Code §5950. Failure to engage in good-faith IDR may be considered by the court in awarding attorney fees under §5975.
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