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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 4Pt. 5Ch. 10Art. 2§ 5900 Association Member Dispute Resolution

§ 5900 Association Member Dispute Resolution

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§ 5900 Association Member Dispute Resolution

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is about fights between a group (like a homeowners' association) and its members.
  • •It covers problems about what the group and its members must do or can't do.
  • •This law adds to other rules about solving problems without going to court first.

Example

You live in a neighborhood with a homeowners' association (HOA). The HOA says you can't paint your house bright pink, but you think the rules allow it.

This law helps decide who is right when you and the HOA disagree about the rules. You might have to try talking it out or getting help to solve the problem before anyone can take you to court.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 5900 Association Member Dispute Resolution

(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.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

disputeassociationmemberrights, duties, or liabilitiesalternative dispute resolution

Related Statutes

  • § 5915 Association Dispute Resolution Process
  • § 5850 Association Penalty Disclosure Rules
  • § 5855 Member Discipline Meeting Notice
  • § 5905 Association Dispute Resolution Procedure
  • § 5910 Homeowner Association Dispute Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 5900.
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