Disputes, conflict and mediation

Neighbour dispute: we can help

Everyone wants to live in peace with their neighbours. But what if your life's a misery because of a dispute with people around you?

Mediation could be the answer. Our independent experts don't take sides; they help find a long-term solution that suits everyone. It's free and confidential.

What sort of dispute?

Mediation works well if you're more interested in solving the problem than in blaming your neighbours.

We can help in most situations; such as disputes caused by different lifestyles, noise, parking, pets, children's behaviour, boundaries, property upkeep or communal areas.

Ask for our help

What you do next depends on the type of home you live in.

If you rent your home from a not-for-profit landlord like Manchester City Council, or a housing association or housing trust:

Contact your landlord. (Don't contact us first - we need the go-ahead from your landlord).
Tell them you're interested in the Mediation service. Your landlord may have an agreement with us and will get us involved immediately. If your landlord hasn't got an agreement, ask if they can set one up.

If you own your home or rent it from a private landlord:

You must live in the area covered by Manchester City Council. (If you're not sure, check which council collects your Council Tax).