Request for resolution
- Statute:
- California §5935 · Chapter CIV-10 (Davis-Stirling Act Ch. 10 — Dispute Resolution and Enforcement)
- Topic:
- Dispute Resolution · Request for resolution
- Applies to:
- HOA associations
A party serves a Request for Resolution describing the dispute and offering ADR. The other party has 30 days to accept or reject. Failure to respond is a rejection. If accepted, ADR must be completed within 90 days unless extended by agreement.
📄 Read the official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov →
How SoShiny helps with Request for resolution
SoShiny logs every member complaint, compliment, or formal grievance with an audit trail — submitter, date, response, resolution. Anonymous filing optional. The documentation that pre-suit mediation and arbitration require is captured by default.
See the feature → Start freeFrequently asked
- What does California §5935 require?
- A party serves a Request for Resolution describing the dispute and offering ADR. The other party has 30 days to accept or reject. Failure to respond is a rejection.
- Who does California §5935 apply to?
- California §5935 applies to HOA associations in California.
- What happens if our CID doesn't comply with §5935?
- Non-compliance can expose the association and individual directors to disputes in the governing forum for California community associations. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
- Where can I read the official text of California §5935?
- The official text is published by the California Legislature at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
- How does SoShiny help with Request for resolution?
- SoShiny logs every member complaint, compliment, or formal grievance with an audit trail — submitter, date, response, resolution. Anonymous filing optional. The documentation that pre-suit mediation and arbitration require is captured by default. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of California §5935 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a California-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.
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