Section 20: Disputes

(1) If a dispute arises within an association, the Registrar of Titles may of his or her own motion or on a request in writing by not less than one-tenth of the membership of that association- (a) undertake an inquiry into the activities of the association and the matters which have caused or contributed to the dispute; (b) refer the dispute to the board or such other person as he or she considers suitable to act as a conciliator to mediate the dispute between the members; (c) propose amendments to the constitution or the rules of the association to avoid similar disputes in the future; (d) take such other action as he or she shall consider appropriate in the circumstances, including action under this section. (2) Where the Registrar of Titles has intervened in a dispute within an association under this section, all members of that association shall comply with any directions given by that officer in connection with the resolution of that dispute and shall cooperate with any person appointed by that officer to assist in resolving the dispute.