More and more, condominium declarations contain mediation clauses. These clauses allow for avoiding going to court in the event of a dispute between a co-owner and the condominium corporation or between two co-owners.

Mediation is an increasingly popular alternative method of conflict resolution due to the flexibility it offers the parties. Mediation allows for exploring all avenues through dialogue and finding a tailor-made solution according to the parties' needs.

An exhaustive list of all the different situations where a mediator can intervene cannot be drawn up, but here are some examples for indicative purposes:

• A conflict between two co-owners;
• A co-owner not complying with one or more conditions of the condominium declaration;
• A co-owner refusing to pay a special assessment;
• A condominium corporation refusing to carry out repairs to the building following a request from a co-owner.

Why let a dispute worsen and become heavier through legal proceedings? With their training and experience as impartial legal advisors, notaries are the professionals best suited to act as mediators for your dispute. They will help you find a satisfactory solution that takes everyone's interests into account and, above all, will be much faster and much less expensive than a legal settlement.

In the event of a deadlock, mediation can be followed by arbitration, where an arbitrator chosen by the parties will decide the dispute after hearing each party's representations. Talk to the professionals at Notaire-Direct who can advise you according to your needs.