§ 8.56.180. Landlord's failure to participate in mediation process.
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It is the intent and purpose of this chapter to provide a process in which trained
mediators may assist disputants in reaching voluntary agreement. Accordingly, except
as otherwise expressly provided herein, there shall be no penalty or disability, either
civil or criminal, for failure to participate in the mediation process, and there
shall be no penalty, either civil or criminal, for failure to reach agreement with
a disputant in the mediation process.