Civil Mediation
Resolving Money Troubles
When money is tight, conflict can escalate quickly. Disputes between landlords and tenants, between creditors and debtors, and even between neighbors can end up in General Sessions court, where judges rarely have time to hear the whole story. And once a judgement is entered by a court, participants are often left trying to figure out how to satisfy the terms that they may or may not fully understand.
Mediation, which happens in a private room, helps the participants create a settlement agreement that satisfies the needs of all sides. It also helps participants create detailed and realistic plans for carrying through on all of the terms of the agreement.
Resources
Navigating your case can feel intimidating. We've compiled resources to help.
We offer a sliding scale to make our mediation services available to those not directly referred to us by a Tennessee Court.
Mediation is a voluntary process. If you are a tenant, use this letter to find out if your landlord is willing to participate in mediation.
The Legal Aid Society has provided a guide to your rights and responsibilities as a renter.
NCRC no longer provides rent relief. Tennessee 2-1-1 has a directory of local rent assistance and other resources.
If you are in need of legal advice, we suggest contacting the TN Alliance for Legal Services.
If you are in need of legal counsel, we suggest contacting the Legal Aid Society.
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