Organization:

Commission on Common Ownership Communities

Type of Cases:

Disputes between HOA, condo, co-op association and residents

Referrals:

Legislation requires that resident involved in a dispute be informed of their right to mediation

Greatest Advantages:

Less costly since attorneys are not required.

Contact:

240-777-3766

Organization:

Montgomery County Public Schools Ombudsman

Type of Cases:

Any problems involving MCPS

Referrals:

Board members, self-referrals, all complaints to Board

Greatest Advantages:

Tremendously reduces the citizen’s frustration level.

Contact:

201-279-3301

Organization:

Montgomery County Office of Landlord Tenant Affairs

Established:

1972- County Code Chapter 29

Type of Issues:

Landlords and tenants

Referrals:

Either from tenant or landlord

Greatest Advantages:

Process less formal than District Court. Parties play an active role in determining the solution.

Contact:

240-777-3636

Organization:

Office of the State’s Attorney

Type of Cases:

Neighbor-to-neighbor, landlord-tenant, domestic problems

Referrals:

Court system, police, self-referral

Greatest Advantages:

Participants vested in the outcome, opportunity to discuss what is really bothering them.

Contact:

240-777-7388