Hayward HOAs must offer Internal Dispute Resolution and Alternative Dispute Resolution before litigation on most matters under Davis-Stirling Act Civil Code 5900 through 5965.
California requires Hayward HOAs to provide two layers of dispute resolution. Internal Dispute Resolution (IDR) under Civil Code 5900 through 5920 is a fair, reasonable, and fast process the association must offer at no cost to resolve disputes between the association and a member. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) under Civil Code 5925 through 5965 requires mediation or arbitration before filing most lawsuits over governing documents, Davis-Stirling, or Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation Law. The requesting party sends a Request for Resolution, and the other side has 30 days to respond. Failing to respond lets the requester proceed to court. Courts can award attorney fees to the prevailing party, and refusal to participate in ADR can affect fee awards.
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