Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 53 - Management of Planned Community
Section 5321 - Alternative dispute resolution in planned communities

(a) Applicability.--
(1) A planned community established after the effective date of this section shall adopt bylaws in compliance with this section.
(2) A planned community 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 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 5321.
Cross References. Section 5321 is referred to in section 5322 of this title.

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