INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Supreme Court is launching a new free settlement conference program to help landlords and tenants reach a mutually beneficial resolution on eviction complaints and foreclosures.
The Indiana Supreme Court is launching the Landlord and Tenant Settlement Conference Program to provide a free avenue for landlords and tenants to reach a mutually beneficial resolution.
Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush said Wednesday that as the pandemic persists, courts statewide are experiencing a backlog of eviction and foreclosure cases.
“The increase in eviction and foreclosure cases requires swift action. This program is a no-cost opportunity for landlords and tenants to resolve their dispute outside of court with a neutral facilitator. Possibilities include negotiated payment plans, back payments, or move-out dates — without the legal costs and stigma of an eviction. In the best of outcomes, more tenants will stay in their homes and more landlords will receive rent. That’s a win for the parties and the community.”
Landlords or tenants who want to request facilitation can do so at courts.in.gov/facilitate using the Fast-Track Facilitation application.
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