Disputes happen. Even if you’ve been studiously careful in selecting a demolition company something may go wrong and you could end up in a dispute with yourdemolition company. Here are a couple ways to resolve a dispute with a demolition company without going to court.
1. An informal meeting … You can do this either over the phone or in person. In person works best typically. Openly discuss your dispute with your demolition contractor and see if you cannot come to some sort of agreement. Be sure you read through your contract before hand. Make lots of notes and note what exactly what you want to talk about. Make sure you do more than just talk at your contractor. Make sure you listen to him as well. Avoid harsh language, name-calling, and negative emotions. People are less likely to offer solutions to a dispute or problem in the presence of emotion.
2. Mediation … Mediation involves you, a representative of your demolition company (probably the contractor himself), and a mediator. A mediator will discuss the situation, find the facts, and try to find a solution to your problem. Mediators can either by trained professionals or a neutral third party. In larger cities you can find mediation centers to help resolve your dispute.
3. Arbitration … Depending on your state you may also be able to resolve a dispute with your demolition company through an arbitration process. Not all states have an arbitration and you need to be careful. Some parties will only agree to arbitration if its binding which means that whatever decision is arrived at is final and won’t be appealed in court.
Of course, court is always an option if you have a dispute with your demolition company but court should be the last avenue to solving a dispute.
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