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Mediation center outlines housing-stability program, recommends early intervention and deeper partnership with rental-assistance provider
Summary
The Community Mediation Center presented two years of data and recommended expanding early intervention, landlord education and stronger coordination with Lower Columbia CAP for eviction-prevention funds; the board said it expects to continue funding subject to contract approvals.
The Community Mediation Center told the Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners it has handled roughly 686 housing-stability cases since July 2023 and urged the county to fund an early-intervention pilot, expand landlord education and strengthen coordination with rental-assistance administrators to reduce unlawful-detainer filings.
Gina of the Community Mediation Center told the board the program helps tenants and property managers resolve unpaid-rent and lease-violation issues through conflict coaching, referrals, conciliation and mediation. "The housing stability program works with landlords and property management companies and their tenants to resolve issues of unpaid rent with the goal of improving communication…
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