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Mediation allows for disputes to be resolved quickly, without waiting for a Landlord and Tenant Board hearing.

A gavel sits across a book titled “Mediation.” Credit: Nick Youngson

As a landlord, facing a dispute with a tenant can be overwhelming, time consuming and expensive. Whether the dispute involves rent arrears, maintenance issues or behavioural concerns, heading straight to a hearing at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) isn’t always the best path. Mediation is a dispute resolution service that offers faster, more flexible and often more successful alternative that’s available before a hearing and during a hearing. Continue reading “Mediation at the Landlord and Tenant Board: an efficient way for landlords to resolve disputes”

This article was first published on rabble.ca

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