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 | | Citations to Civil Code sections 1375 and 1375.05 are to the statutes as amended or added by the new law. |
 | | [Section 1375 (f).] While one would expect the parties to a construction defect action to select a mediator knowledgeable in the area, Section 1375 (f) (1) mandates that the mediator be knowledgeable in the subject matter. |
 | | [Sections 1375 (e) and 1375.05 (c) and (d).] If the matter does not settle, the Association's construction defect complaint is deemed to be filed as of the date the Association served the initial 1375 Notice, and the case shall be given the "earliest possible trial date". |
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