Mediation is a widely used dispute resolution process for disputes between landlords and tenants. Mediation is a conversation between the landlord and the tenant that is facilitated by a mediator.
Topics discussed in mediation may include: the amount of rent that is due and how and when it might be paid; communication between the landlord and the tenant; a move out date and conditions of moving out; modifying, extending or terminating the lease; and/or, other topics important to the landlord and to the tenant.
Mediation is available before and after a failure to pay rent case is filed in the District Court of Maryland and for other landlord/tenant disputes (tenant holding over, breach of lease, wrongful detainer).
Has the landlord/tenant dispute already been filed in the District Court?
- If NO, free mediation services are available throughout Maryland at community mediation and conflict resolution centers. Click here to find the mediation service provider most convenient to you.
- If there is no local service provider for your County, please call Community Mediation Maryland at 301-485-6118 for assistance in finding mediation services.
- Los servicios gratuitos de mediación están disponibles en Maryland en los centros que se enumeran debajo.
Servicios de mediación en español: 855-826-2909
- If YES, submit this form to request information about mediation and ADR services available for your case.
- Services may be available in person on your trial date or before your trial date through the District Court Remote ADR Program. Click here to learn more about the District Court Remote ADR Program.
Click here to learn more about the success of mediation in rent cases from a study conducted in the District Court for Baltimore City.
- Services may be available in person on your trial date or before your trial date through the District Court Remote ADR Program. Click here to learn more about the District Court Remote ADR Program.