Eviction Mediation
Mediation helps landlords and tenants resolve disagreements with the help of a neutral mediator, so they can avoid eviction by finding a solution together. Learn more about Eviction Mediation Program information for DuPage, Kane, and Will Counties.
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Mediation is FREE but you must appear at your court summons.
- Mediation voluntary process
- Eviction Mediator is neutral in facilitating dialogue
- Benefits of mediation over traditional court proceedings
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Benefits of Mediation
- Free alternative to costly court proceedings.
- Provides alternate pathways for parties to resolve disputes, reducing the number of eviction judgements entered in court.
- Mediation allows parties to reach long-term, sustainable outcomes, decreasing repeat eviction filing.
- Faster resolution compared to traditional eviction process.
- Mediation sessions are private, allowing both parties to discuss their concerns openly, protecting their reputations, and ensuring sensitive issues do not become public knowledge.
- Opportunity to remain housed is greater.
What Eviction Mediation is NOT
Court proceedings/court case: It is a cooperative way to talk, not a trial. The mediator does not make decisions for you.
A way to force agreement: Both the landlord and tenant have to want to find a solution together. If someone does not want to talk, it will not work.
For serious problems: If there are significant safety issues or broken laws, mediation might not be the right answer.
A guaranteed fix: Sometimes, even after talking, there may not be agreement, and going to court may be the only viable solution.