Within two hours the parties reached a seven-point agreement covering all the areas of contention. Spontaneously, everyone came up with practical suggestions. I was impressed with the process and how supportive everyone was. For more information about mediating a complex case, call 373-3490. Staff and office volunteers are answering dozens of telephone inquiries each week from renters and landlords seeking information about eviction and rent increases.
Home owners call worrying about neighbors adding second stories blocking their views.
City departments seek our help in mitigating disputes between home owners and homeless families. Caught in a need for more space and a lease that will end next year, PCRC is looking for affordable office space. To these often intense, emotional situations, PCRC brings a neutral perspective which makes it possible for people to communicate more effectively and come up with their own solutions or viable options. We urge people to try to talk with each other when a concern comes up. If that doesn't work, we try to help people communicate with one another in a mediation session.