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Additional Conflict Resolution Services
| Organization: | Commission on Common Ownership Communities/Consumer Protection |
| 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: | 201-279-3617 |
| 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: | 240-777-3600 |
| 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: | 240-777-7300 |
Last Updated:11/14/2011