By: Ken Pryor, Program Coordinator, Oregon Housing & Community Services, Manufactured Communities Resource Center
Mediation:
To anyone that owns or manages a manufactured home park, conflict is a given, a part of the landscape and as common as breathing. However, as familiar as we are with conflict, many might conclude the value of time invested in conflict pales in comparison to the value of the fistful of other urgent park duties and priorities. This short article is to remind park managers and owners of an inexpensive tool to help resolve conflict, build relationships and save everyone involved time and money. Of course I'm speaking of mediation, but before going further, allow me to assure you I am not coming from a hypothetical, altruistic, touchy feely"
