neighbourhood dispute Mediation
Neighbourhood mediation is a confidential and voluntary process where an independent, neutral mediator helps neighbours resolve disputes calmly and constructively without involving courts or authorities. The mediator facilitates respectful communication so both parties can reach a practical, mutually acceptable agreement and restore a more peaceful living environment.
Commonly Asked Questions
The top 10 neighbourhood mediation topics are about:
- Trees
- Fences
- Animals
- Privacy
- Children
- Access
- Retaining walls
- Common facilities
- Trespass
- Plumbing
Mediation is not a legal process and our mediators will not:
- give legal advice
- decide who is right or wrong
- make a decision for you
- suggest what should happen after mediation
- force you to agree on something.
What is involved?
You and your neighbour attend mediation meetings via teleconference with 1 of our Nationally Accredited Mediators who will try to help you agree on a solution.
At a mediation session, the mediator will:
- guide you and your neighbour through discussions about your concerns and issues
- stay neutral and not take sides
- make sure that you and your neighbour have a chance to be heard equally
- make sure that discussions do not get out of control
- break down the problem into smaller issues
- make sure that all relevant issues are talked about
- help you and your neighbour to think of options that may help to resolve the disagreement
- help you to write down the details of any agreement you reach.
Is Mediation confidential?
We keep all records confidential. We will not make anything that you say during mediation available to the courts or the public. If you come to an agreement during your session, it will be between you and your neighbour—no one else will enforce it.
what makes us different??
We respond quickly to our client needs
Unlike other options that may take up to nine months to obtain a mediation date, we can schedule a mediation in less than 21 days. We can also offer urgent mediation services if required.
We offer flexibility to our clients
We understand the challenges of juggling work and family obligations, and provide after-hours and weekend mediation options if required.
We provide teleconference facilities for parties in different locations
Zoom mediation lets you meet safely and conveniently from anywhere, saving time and travel. It keeps discussions private, helps everyone communicate clearly, and makes it easy to include multiple participants without stress or scheduling hassles.
We Assess Your Dispute for Free
We offer a free, initial, no-obligation assessment to discuss whether mediation suits you.
We Will Coordinate the Mediation
No need to worry about contacting the other party to your dispute. We’ll do that all for you.
Fixed Fee Mediation
You will know at the outset exactly what the mediation fees will be. In other words, unlike litigation, you’ll get no surprise legal bills in the mail.