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Eviction Resolution Pilot Program offered at Dispute Resolution Center of King County

Eviction Resolution Pilot Program offered at Dispute Resolution Center of King County

Services provided may include: - Mediation to help tenants and landlords negotiate a reasonable plan to settle any unpaid rent not covered by rental assistance and address other issues putting tenants housing stability at risk - Legal assistance to help defend tenants from possible eviction - Resources for rental assistance to help tenants pay some or all of their rental arrears. Mediation services are provided by trained professional mediators who volunteer their time. Services include:   -  Mediation via Zoom - Facilitating preliminary conversations to explore non-binding options for resolution - Facilitating negotiations via phone between landlord and tenants. -  Conflict coaching via phone to help both landlords and tenants prepare for negotiations they will do on their own -  Some simple negotiation over the telephone   

Physical Address

Hours

M-Th, 9am-4pm.

Application process

Call, email, or apply online at https://kcdrc.org/resolve-a-conflict/schedule-an-appointment/ No drop-in service.

Fee

Free

Eligibility

Renters who reside in King County

Languages

Interpreter services

Agency info

Dispute Resolution Center of King County

Provides low-cost mediation and conflict resolution services to individuals, businesses and families in King County for a wide variety of issues such as neighborhood problems, landlord-tenant issues, personal property, foreclosure, business consumer problems and employer/employee grievances. Offers mediation before hearings at small-claims court. Services available remote by phone, Zoom or Teams meetings.