Mediation Involving Real Estate and Housing

Unfortunately, many types of disputes disrupt the peace and harmony in our homes or threaten to reduce the value of our investments. Mediation provides a way to resolve those disputes as quickly as possible, allowing us to return to a healthy living situation without involving the courts.

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Our homes are often our havens, places of solace where we cherish moments with loved ones. Beyond that, real estate represents a valuable investment worth safeguarding. Unfortunately, various disputes can disrupt the tranquility of our homes or jeopardize the value of our investments.

Mediation offers a swift and effective means to resolve these issues, enabling us to restore a healthy living environment without resorting to the courts.

Brenda has a wealth of experience in mediating disputes among property owners, tenants, contractors, and homeowner associations (HOAs), facilitating peaceful resolutions that protect your home and real estate investments.

Some of the areas of real estate and housing that often are successful in mediation include:

Landlord/tenant:

Eviction
Leases
Roommates and shared costs
Subleasing
Management of property

Real property:

Mineral or Timber Rights
Boundary disputes and easements
Eminent domain and inverse condemnation
Land use approval, zoning, and permitting
Contractual disagreement
Home Owner Association disputes

Purchasing Property:

Undisclosed defects
Disputes over broker commissions and escrow disputes
Foreclosure
Title defects and liens
Environmental issues

Remodeling and construction:

Construction Defects
Breach of contract
Insurance
Disputes about coverage, including flooding and property damage
Liability disputes such as slip and fall

Additionally, Home Owner Associations may resolve disputes with mediation, such as:

Use and Restrictions of Common Areas
Parking
Assessments, Late fees, and Interest
Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
Responsibility for Insurance Deductible or Damage Amounts
Governance Issues
Covenant Enforcement

Persistent Noise Complaints
Pets, Service Animals, Emotional Support Animals
Unauthorized Improvements or Additions
Architectural Control Decisions
Unit or Common Area Modifications
Fences and Boundaries
Native Protection Areas, Trees, Vegetation, and Views

Like many legal conflicts, property disputes often drag on for years in the courts without resolution.

Mediation, particularly when undertaken as early as possible after a disagreement arises, can prevent the parties from being in court for years, and spending that time enjoying their property, whether it be an investment or their home, rather than litigating. In addition, when neighbors or businesses are involved, mediation can help preserve those relationships.