Which statement defines an appeal in a community association context?

• A. A request for a review by a higher authority if permitted by governing documents or statute.
• B. A new arbitration to determine liability.
• C. A mediation session to settle the dispute.
• D. A request for the removal of the board.

Answer: (A)

An appeal in a community association context is a formal request to have a decision reviewed by a higher authority when the governing documents or applicable law allow that review. This means you’re asking someone with greater authority to reconsider or reverse a decision, not initiating a new dispute process or taking governance action. The other options describe creating a new arbitration or mediation process, or seeking removal of the board, which are separate remedies or dispute-resolution steps and do not constitute a higher‑level review of a prior ruling.