We
Focus on Resolving the Problem
Taking
anyone to court for any reason is difficult. When it comes to your
neighbors and members of your homeowners association, a courtroom
trial should be a last resort. But finding a win-win situation for
all the parties involved can be very complicated. Conflicting agendas
and stubborn posturing can make even the most reasonable board member
feel trapped between competing interests. We know how to resolve disputes
within your community without going to court and with the integrity
of the board still intact.
Don't
Get Stuck in the Middle
When
neighborhood disputes erupt, often, the board is cast into the role
of the “fall guy”. No matter what you do, what you say,
or how you attempt to reach a resolution, someone is going to be unhappy.
To make matters worse, neighborhood disputes have a way of snowballing.
People, who have no interest in the matter, take sides, and, before
you know it, your community is divided. It becomes political with
the board becoming the target.
That’s
when you call NORTH|Law. As a third party, we offer the objectivity
and detachment necessary to diffuse the problem. Going to court may
be unavoidable, but, often, we are effective at using mediation and
other Alternative Dispute Resolutions (ADR) to diffuse emotional situations
and bring results.
Sizing
Up the Alternatives
ADR
methods offer something you simply don’t get in court; greater
control over the process and the outcome. ADR offers greater flexibility
to the parties involved, eliminates the winner/loser mentality, and
can be faster and less expensive than litigation. We are well versed
in ADR and work with you to select the one which will best serve your
needs.
If
your board is faced with disputing neighbors, invite us to explain
ADR to the parties involved. We can detail the options, field questions,
and dispel the myths.
Neighbor
disputes are one of the most challenging aspects of serving as an
association director. Sometimes, there just aren’t any easy
answers. When you know that you’re beyond your expertise, bringing
in an experienced third party can make a volatile situation much more
manageable.
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