HOA disputes in Moreno Valley must generally go through Internal Dispute Resolution (IDR) and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) before court, per Davis-Stirling (Civil Code 5900 and 5925).
California requires HOAs and members to attempt resolution before litigation. Internal Dispute Resolution (IDR) under Civil Code 5900 is a member-requested, board-participated meeting — often free and informal — designed to settle disputes about rules, assessments, or enforcement. The association must have a written IDR procedure. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) under Civil Code 5925 applies before filing most civil actions related to CC&R enforcement: either mediation or binding/non-binding arbitration. The party seeking ADR serves a Request for Resolution; if the other party refuses, that fact may be considered in attorney-fee awards. Small claims disputes (assessments under $10,000, or individual-to-individual) can proceed directly to small claims court, which is a fast and low-cost option. Foreclosure actions, emergency injunctions, and certain quiet-title actions are exempt from ADR. Moreno Valley is served by Riverside County Superior Court; the Hemet or Riverside branches typically hear HOA matters.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Moreno Valley code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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Amplified music in Moreno Valley must stop at 10 PM weekdays and 11 PM weekends, measured plainly audible at the neighbor property line.
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