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what is "interboard arbitration?"
Occasionally, disputes arise between REALTORS® who belong to different local associations. Such arbitration is referred to as “Interboard Arbitration.”
mediation
Mediation is a process whereby a mediator works with the parties to facilitate a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute. Since mediation allows the parties to better control the outcome of their dispute, C.A.R. encourages mediation prior to arbitration.
arbitration
Arbitration is a form of dispute resolution used by organized real estate to resolve disputes between its members. Through this process, the parties submit their dispute to the arbitrator(s) who makes the decision for them.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR GETTING STARTED:
1. Prepare your complaint, which must include:
2. Return your complaint (all documents above) via email
3. We will review your submission and if it is complete, you will receive a request for payment of the $500 filing fee
Your complaint will not be accepted for filing without all items submitted as requested above.
Filing Fee - $500
Payable after C.A.R. confirmation of complete arbitration/ mediation package.
Continuance Fee
Initial request is free.
Second request is $500; the third is $1,000; the fourth and subsequent requests are $1,500. Please check with C.A.R. IBA administrator for the correct fee.
Recording Duplication - $30
Must accompany the Request for Duplication of Recording form
Requests for Procedural Review (Directors Review) - $500
Must accompany the Request for Review form
REFUNDS
$250 Refund (IBA Filing Fee)
Refunded to Complainant if complaint is settled or withdrawn for any reason.
$500 Refund (Directors Review Filing Fee)
Refunded to the requesting party when the Directors grant a new hearing at the conclusion of a Directors Review hearing.
COMPLAINT: C.A.R. receives an original complaint. This starts the process.
INVOKING ARBITRATION and SUBMISSION: As soon as possible, C.A.R. will review the complaint and verify C.A.R. membership, DRE records and close of escrow date for determination that the dispute is subject to Interboard Arbitration. If the submission is complete, C.A.R. will request payment of the $500.00 filing fee from complainant.
RESPONSE AND AVAILABILITY: C.A.R. will provide a copy of the complaint to all named respondents who then have fifteen (15) days from the date of notification to provide a written response to C.A.R. on form IBA-2 Arbitration Response.
All parties also receive form IBA-4 Availability for Hearing to return dates of availability.
POTENTIAL ARBITRATORS: After the 15-day response period has expired, all parties receive a list of potential arbitrators/mediators and form IBA-5 Reasons for Challenge for completion and return to C.A.R. within fifteen (15) days from the date of notice, stating the party’s arbitrator challenges.
HEARING / MEDIATION NOTICE (provided with at least twenty-one (21) days’ notice):
C.A.R. will set a mediation date (if all parties agreed to mediate) or a hearing date for arbitration.
OTHER SUBMISSION DEADLINES
View and download the Complaint Form and associated documents:
Contact the coordinator by email with any questions.
