Homeowners spared from foreclosure
Homeowners were in over their heads with a mortgage that they could not afford. The couple had been struggling financially and were...
RESOLVING CONFLICTS, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES
Rental assistance brings landlord to tears
A landlord contacted a local Dispute Resolution Center about a tenant that was very behind on rent. The tenant was an immigrant. The...
Mediator acts as a lifeline for Landlord and Tenant Negotiating Arrears
The landlord wanted to negotiate a rent repayment plan for the 4 months’ rent the tenant owed, while facing his own mortgage arrears on...
Facilitated Public input results in Men’s Shelter Permit Proposal 3 years later
Sometimes good listening effects a change of heart in a community. In 2017 many in the Bellevue community were outraged at the mere...
Building Trust and Coalition with Covid-19-Impacted Latino Community
An out-of-work Latino father sold the tools of his trade to pay his back rent, afraid if he didn’t the family would be evicted and...