Trying for a CCB dispute but forced to arbitration

We filed a CCB (Construction Contractors Board) dispute. This takes quite a bit of time. We had to inform Riverside of it, and give them 30 days notice. This did not spur them to action, which was not a suprise. Once the 30 days was over the CCB said they would take our case, of course for a $50 fee. After about 3 weeks we got correspondence from the CCB stating that Riverside had requested arbitration. The reason they can do this is they have put this language into their contract they have you sign when buying the house. Sneaky huh? This is Riverside's way of "stalling" and getting out of the CCB dispute. See, if the CCB finds in our favor, they have a record with the contractors board for any future buyer to see. So of course, they are trying to keep that from happening and put us through a bunch of red tape hoping we will go away.

So, at this point I have my Attorney involved. She is also getting in touch with other counsel that deals specifically with problems builders like this. So we will see what happens from here.