(a) Applicability.--
(1) A condominium established after the effective date of this section shall adopt bylaws in compliance with this section.
(2) A condominium established on or before the effective date of this section may adopt bylaws in compliance with the provisions of this section.
(b) Procedures.--
(1) The bylaws shall establish procedures for an alternative dispute resolution procedure for disputes between:
(i) two or more unit owners; or
(ii) a unit owner and the association.
(2) Alternative dispute resolution shall be limited to disputes where all parties agree to alternative dispute resolution.
(3) Costs and fees associated with alternative dispute resolution, excluding attorney fees, shall be assessed equally against all parties to a dispute.
(c) Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect or impair the right of a unit owner, declarant or association to pursue a private cause of action or seek other relief.
(May 4, 2018, P.L.96, No.17, eff. 60 days)
2018 Amendment. Act 17 added section 3321.
Cross References. Section 3321 is referred to in section 3322 of this title.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 68 - REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
Chapter 33 - Management of the Condominium
Section 3301 - Organization of unit owners' association
Section 3302 - Powers of unit owners' association
Section 3303 - Executive board members and officers
Section 3304 - Transfer of special declarant rights
Section 3305 - Termination of contracts and leases of declarant
Section 3307 - Upkeep of condominium
Section 3310 - Voting; proxies
Section 3311 - Tort and contract liability
Section 3314 - Assessments for common expenses
Section 3315 - Lien for assessments
Section 3316 - Association records
Section 3317 - Association as trustee
Section 3318 - Conveyance or encumbrance of common elements
Section 3319 - Other liens affecting the condominium
Section 3320 - Declarant delivery of items to association
Section 3321 - Alternative dispute resolution in condominiums
Section 3322 - Complaints filed with Bureau of Consumer Protection