CA AB1927

Authorizes owners of private right-of-way easements to bring actions against other owners who refuse or fail to pay their share of maintenance costs, with actions allowed before, during, or after work is performed.

Requires superior court actions to be subject to judicial arbitration under the California Code of Civil Procedure, unless the claim qualifies for small claims court.

Establishes that actions without a maintenance agreement must be filed in the county where the easement is located.

Clarifies that judgments do not affect apportionment of future maintenance costs unless specifically addressed in the judgment.

Allows agreements to include snow removal obligations if not expressly precluded and if necessary for property access and approved by owners.