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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 4Pt. 5Ch. 10Art. 3§ 5965 Annual Dispute Resolution Notice

§ 5965 Annual Dispute Resolution Notice

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§ 5965 Annual Dispute Resolution Notice

Key Takeaways

  • •Every year, the group must tell its members about the rules for solving problems without going to court.
  • •If a member doesn’t follow these rules, they might lose the right to sue the group or another member.
  • •The group must include this info in their yearly policy statement.

Example

You live in a neighborhood with a homeowners association (HOA). You have a fight with your neighbor about a fence.

Before you can sue your neighbor or the HOA, you must try to solve the problem using the HOA’s rules (like talking it out or mediation). If you skip this step and go straight to court, your case might get thrown out.

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

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§ 5965 Annual Dispute Resolution Notice

(a) An association shall annually provide its members a summary of the provisions of this article that specifically references this article. The summary shall include the following language: “Failure of a member of the association to comply with the alternative dispute resolution requirements of Section 5930 of the Civil Code may result in the loss of the member’s right to sue the association or another member of the association regarding enforcement of the governing documents or the applicable law.” (b) The summary shall be included in the annual policy statement prepared pursuant to Section 5310. (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

alternative dispute resolution requirementsSection 5930annual policy statementSection 5310

Related Statutes

  • § 5920 Annual Policy Dispute Resolution
  • § 5925 Dispute Resolution Definitions
  • § 5930 Mandatory Dispute Resolution Before Suit
  • § 5935 Dispute Resolution Request Process
  • § 5940 Dispute Resolution Timeline Costs

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 5965.
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