CA AB1885

Requires alleged aggrieved parties to notify property owners of special access violations by personal service or certified mail before filing a lawsuit, specifying the location and facts of the alleged violation.

Allows property owners 30 days to respond by either committing to make improvements, challenging the violation's validity, or stating that corrections have already been made with supporting evidence.

Grants property owners 90 days to remedy violations if they commit to improvements; allows lawsuits to proceed if improvements are not completed or if the owner challenges the violation's validity.

Prohibits damage awards (except for special damages related to actual injuries) if property owners successfully make improvements, and requires courts to consider any previous or pending damage awards the plaintiff received for the same or similar injury.

Declares legislative intent to establish educational programs for business property owners and local municipalities regarding federal and state accessibility requirements.