- Mediation sessions at the MCP are scheduled for 1.5 hour to provide a sufficient amount of time for the landlord and the tenant to explore options and create detailed agreements, whereas mediation at court is generally limited to 30 – 40 minute sessions.
- Mediation sessions at the MCP are scheduled at a day and time that work for the parties, whereas the Court will determine the day and time you must report for your case.
- Prior to participating in mediation at the MCP, tenants are encouraged to work with a credit counselor to help them come up with realistic payment plans and proposals that a landlord will more likely agree to in mediation.
- If an agreement is not reached in mediation, a claim can still be filed at District Court.
Anytime there is an issue between a landlord and a tenant, mediation is a good first step to consider, before the situation becomes too emotional or the tenant is too far behind in paying the rent.
Landlord/Tenant Mediation Presentations
