Galt HOAs must offer free internal dispute resolution under CC 5910 and ADR under CC 5925 before filing most lawsuits. ADR involves mediation or arbitration and requires a 30-day response window.
Davis-Stirling requires HOAs to provide a fair IDR process allowing members to meet with the board to resolve disputes, at no cost, documented in writing. ADR under Civil Code 5925-5965 requires either party to offer mediation or binding arbitration before filing a civil action for declaratory, injunctive, or enforcement relief. Parties must serve a Request for Resolution; failure to respond within 30 days permits litigation. Civil Code 5960 allows courts to consider refusal to participate when awarding attorney fees. Small claims and assessment collections are exempt from ADR. The HOA must also have election dispute procedures under Civil Code 5145 with inspector of elections oversight.
Skipping ADR before filing suit: court may dismiss or stay the action and consider the violation in awarding attorney fees.
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