Cal. Civ. Code §5900
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Internal dispute resolution — Required procedure
Requires associations to adopt a fair, reasonable, and expeditious procedure for resolving disputes between the association and a member regarding their rights, duties, or liabilities under Davis-Stirling, the governing documents, or the Corporations Code. The procedure must be provided to members upon request without charge.
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Statutory Text
Verified Aug 5, 2026 · CA_LEG_INFO
Civil Code - CIV DIVISION 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS [3274 - 9566] ( Heading of Division 4 amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 16. ) PART 5. Common Interest Developments [4000 - 6150] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 180, Sec. 2. ) CHAPTER 10. Dispute Resolution and Enforcement [5850 - 5986] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 180, Sec. 2. ) ARTICLE 2. Internal Dispute Resolution [5900 - 5920] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 180, Sec. 2. ) 5900. (a) This article applies to a dispute between an association and a member involving their rights, duties, or liabilities under this act, under the Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation Law (Part 3 (commencing with Section 7110) of Division 2 of Title 1 of the Corporations Code), or under the governing documents of the common interest development or association. (b) This article supplements, and does not replace, Article 3 (commencing with Section 5925), relating to alternative dispute resolution as a prerequisite to an enforcement action. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 180, Sec. 2. (AB 805) Effective January 1, 2013. Operative January 1, 2014, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 180.)
Governance
| Ref | Requirement |
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| (a) | Every California HOA must have a written internal-dispute-resolution (IDR) process — free of charge to members — for disputes about CC&Rs, board duties, and member rights. |
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