How to Hire a Mediator to Resolve Landlord-Tenant Disputes
Landlords and tenants often settle disputes by mediation, using a neutral third party to help disputing parties settle their differences.
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Instructions
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Locate a mediation service by consulting the yellow pages of your phone directory or by contacting community housing authorities in your area.
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Explain your problem to the mediation service and inquire about fees for a mediation session.
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Request a mediation session with the other party.
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Agree to a date, time and place for a mediation session, as coordinated and set up by the mediation service.
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Explain your side of the story and listen to the viewpoint of the opposing party during the mediation session.
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Reach an agreement with the other party under the direction of the mediator.
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Sign a written agreement (drawn up under the direction of the mediator) with the opposing party.
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Inform the mediator if the agreement has been upheld by both parties, when the mediator contacts you at a later date to follow up on the results of the mediation session.
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Tips & Warnings
In most cases, mediation is less expensive than a lawsuit. Some community housing or apartment associations provide low-cost or free mediation services.
If an agreement cannot be reached during a mediation session, you may have to pursue legal action.
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A limb of a tree fell on my car last night... my car was parked in the parking lot behind the apt building where I live. The tree has been dead ever since I moved into the building... 6 years ago. The landlord has said several times that he "needs to cut it down" but has never done anything. IMO it is negligence on his part. I have 2 estimates and the repairs are more than my car is worth... but isn't his responsibility to replace the vehicle? His homeowners insurance may "total" the car and give me a check for a few hundred bucks... how is that fair? Yes, the car is old... but it runs great and I cannot afford to purchase a new car. I am waiting to see... but I may have to hire a mediator or attorney if it comes to that. Luckily, every converstation , letter or complaint that I have had with the landlord is documented in writing and pictures. Can't afford to move unfortunately, but that doesn't matter in this state. I KNEW myt luck was holding up too long. LOL
