If a provision found in the declaration, bylaws or rules and regulations of a common interest community requires that construction defect claims be submitted to mediation or arbitration, that requirement constitutes a commitment on the part of the unit owners and the association upon which a developer, contractor, architect, builder or other person involved in the construction of the community is entitled to rely. Consequently, a subsequent amendment to the declaration, bylaws or rules and regulations that removes or amends the mediation or arbitration requirement shall not be effective with regard to any construction defect claim that is based on an alleged act or omission that predates that amendment. (Ord. No. 2015-35, § 1, 9-14-2015)