68 Pa.C.S. 5321

Alternative dispute resolution in planned communities

Official text ↗ Checked against the official source on 2 November 2026

At a glance

Disputes covered: Unit owners or a unit owner and the association

“disputes between: (i) two or more unit owners; or (ii) a unit owner and the association.”
Required process: All parties must agree to alternative dispute resolution

“Alternative dispute resolution shall be limited to disputes where all parties agree to alternative dispute resolution.”
Costs: Costs and fees split equally, excluding attorney fees

“Costs and fees associated with alternative dispute resolution, excluding attorney fees, shall be assessed equally against all parties to a dispute.”
Applicability: New planned communities must adopt compliant bylaws

“A planned community established after the effective date of this section shall adopt bylaws in compliance with this section.”
Before going to court: Right to sue or seek other relief preserved

“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.”

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Official text

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Show the full text of 68 Pa.C.S. 5321

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.

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