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CA Real Property Disputes – Mediation is Required by Contract

   Most parties to a real property contract in California use the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Residential Purchase Agreement (“RPA”).  Section 22A of the RPA requires: "The Parties agree to mediate any dispute or claim arising between them out of this Agreement, or any resulting transaction, before resorting to arbitration or court action..."    Mandatory mediation clauses are also found in Joint Escrow Instructions and other real estate related agreements. If the parties reach a settlement during mediation, and it is put into writing and signed by all the parties, it becomes binding.  Otherwise, the parties still have the right to go to court or arbitration if the mediation is unsuccessful. 

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