To what extend do you understand about the Arbitration Dispute Resolution on landlord and tenant dispute?
Based on the feedback we received, most of the respondents understand ADR specifically mediation as a platform to resolve the disputes between landlord and tenant. The respondents were able to describe the features of mediation where the session is done outside of the court and that mediation is a better platform than litigation in certain situations. The respondents also are able to describe the advantages of mediation and ADR which includes that it is cost-effective compared to litigation. However, there were several respondents who are still confused between mediation and arbitration but still able to describe the general concept of ADR. All in all, respondents stated that they now have a better understanding of the concept of ADR and process of mediation.
After the talk, do you have the intention to use ADR as your way to resolve a dispute?
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Based on the responses that we received, 28 out of 30 respondents have the intention to use Arbitration Dispute Resolution and most of the reasons given were due to the fact that this process is cost effective and time effective. Not only that, one of the respondents also mentioned that the parties could achieve a win-win situation which is clearly the main benefit if one intends to resolve their disputes with others especially on matters pertaining to landlord and tenant.
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In addition, the respondent also stated their opinion that going back and forth to the court is such a hassle and the respondent agreed and supported the idea to go for Arbitration Dispute Resolution to resolve a dispute between the parties.
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However, two respondents stated their opinion that they do not have the intention to use Arbitration Dispute Resolution due to the fact that they’re still students and we believe that the respondents could not relate the topic that we were trying to convey.