ADR

ADR means alternative dispute resolution: mediation, arbitration, or a similar process outside a courtroom. Some CC&Rs require it before a lawsuit. Some state HOA statutes require or encourage it. It is not a hearing on a fine. A hearing is inside the association. ADR is usually a third party.

California is an example of a state with a detailed pre-litigation ADR chapter in Davis-Stirling. Florida is an example of a state with a DBPR mediation path for some HOA disputes. Nevada and Virginia have ombudsman or complaint processes that are not quite ADR. Those are labeled examples, not a national checklist.

What to check: any ADR clause in the CC&Rs or bylaws, whether it is mediation vs binding arbitration, who pays, and whether a statute says you must offer ADR before filing. General information, not legal advice.

This is general information from an AI helper, not legal advice. Confirm it against your documents and your state's law. If a deadline or hearing is coming up, talk to a licensed lawyer.