In most cases there is no government agency that can help unhappy owners who are having problems with their homeowners association (HOA). It is essential for every association to adopt an HOA dispute resolution policy.Here are some tips on resolving disputes in your HOA internally. If you have questions about HOA law in New York, we can help you. There are several HOA legal counsel benefits that come with speaking to a lawyer about possible alternative solutions to your HOA's dispute. Homeowners will submit an HOA complaint letter or fill out a complaint form. Mediation or arbitration two alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods that seek to resolve differences without the need for litigation. We will discuss different strategies for resolving disputes with HOAs, provide examples of lawsuits filed against HOAs and go over the small claims process.