City Of Issaquah: Mediation Services For Issaquah Residents, Landlords And Small Businesses

Press release from the City of Issaquah:

August 12, 2021

The Dispute Resolution Center of King County provides Issaquah tenants, landlords and local business owners who have been impacted by COVID-19 comprehensive conflict resolution services including the Eviction Resolution Program (ERP), small claims court mediation services, community mediation, conflict coaching and individual consultations, basic mediation training, as well as outreach and education to community members. Free services include:

What are Mediation Services?

Mediation Services with King County Dispute Resolution Center (KCDRC) is a confidential meeting process facilitated by a professional mediator who helps people work together to resolve disagreements and find mutual and satisfying solutions. KCDRC uses facilitative interest-based mediation style that is most effective in communicating the issues, looking at the problems from different points of view, thinking creatively about solutions and coming to agreements that both parties are willing to uphold. 

For more information on mediation services with King County Dispute Resolution Center, click here.  

To request these services, email marilynl@kcdrc.org or call (206) 945-3379.

Additional Resources

King County Dispute Resolution Center

Legal Questions

Financial Assistance 

King County Rental Assistance

Washington Department of Commerce Assistance for Landlords 

This press release was produced by the City of Issaquah. The views expressed here are the author’s own.