San Leandro HOAs must offer Internal Dispute Resolution (Civ 5900) and Alternative Dispute Resolution (Civ 5925) before litigation over governing documents.
Before filing a lawsuit over enforcement of governing documents, HOAs and members must attempt dispute resolution. Civil Code 5900-5920 requires Internal Dispute Resolution (IDR), a meet-and-confer process available at no cost. Civil Code 5925-5965 requires Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), typically mediation, before civil litigation. Failure to offer or participate in IDR/ADR can result in attorney fee denial. Small claims and assessment collection actions are exempt from the ADR requirement.
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