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Arbitration and Mediation

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Resolving Landlord-Tenant Disputes FAQ
http://www.nolo.com/article.cfm/objectID/E954350B-
Source: Nolo

Includes information that answers these questions: How can landlords and tenants avoid disputes?, We've talked about the problem and we still don't agree. What should we do next?, and If mediation doesn't works, is there a last step before going to a lawyer?
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Landlord/Tenant Law
http://www.atg.wa.gov/consumer/lt/index.shtml
Source: Washington State Office of the Attorney General

Information about the state's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RCW 59.18). Also available in Russian and Spanish. Topics covered include Who Is Covered By The Law, Rights of All Tenants, Moving In (Types of Rental Agreements, Illegal Provisions in Rental Agreements, Deposits and Other Fees, Refundable Deposits, Nonrefundable Fees), While You're Living in the Rental Unit (Landlord's Responsibilities, Tenant's Responsibilities, If the Landlord Wants to Make Changes, If the Property is Sold, Landlord's Access to the Rental, If the Rental Needs Repairs, Illegal Actions of a Landlord), Moving Out (Proper Notice to Leave, Return of Deposits, Evictions, Abandonment), and Where to Go With Questions And Complaints.
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Mediation: Should I Use It?
http://www.lawhelp.org/documents/1403313226EN.pdf?
Source: Northwest Justice Project

Basic information about mediation as an alternative to formal court proceedings.
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Washington Dispute Resolution Centers
http://www.resolutionwa.org/
Source: Resolution Washington

Describes the role of Resolution Washington, as follows: "to provide effective and inexpensive conflict resolution services to our respective communities." Main page includes link to other pages describing what mediation is, how the mediation process works in Washington Dispute Resolution Centers, what types of disputes are appropriate for Dispute Resolution Centers (almost any dispute), and locations and telephone numbers for Dispute Resolution Centers. Dispute Resolution Centers provide alternatives to resolving claims in courts.
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Neighborhood Dispute & Mediation
http://www.mrsc.org/subjects/legal/mediate.aspx
Source: Municipal Research & Services Center of Washington

Provides an overview of neighborhood dispute or mediation centers, a link a list of dispute resolution centers in Washington state, and links to local government dispute/mediation programs in Bellevue, Clark County, Lynnwood, Mercer Island, Port Townsend, and Vancouver. Also, provides additional information about dispute resolution and mediation.
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