Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) can often prove to be quicker and more cost effective than issuing Court proceedings.
In fact, the Housing Condition Protocol has always encouraged parties to consider ADR.
Resolute Law, will always advise our clients, to embrace this option, and we invariably, have a specific paragraph in our letter of claim, explaining that this is something we take seriously.
Although ADR, often refers to 3 separate forms, which includes Arbitration, and Adjudication, the only really relevant one in housing cases is Mediation.
Mediation is a process where parties meet with an Independent Mediator (often a lawyer) on a without prejudice basis to aid in finding an agreement. It can only be used if both sides agree.
