Terms and Conditions for Mediation Representation Services

  1. Nature of Services

Landlords and Tenants Rights Initiative (LTR) provides client representation during mediation sessions through a team of professionally trained mediation advocates and advisors.

  1. Confidentiality and Privilege

All communications made during mediation sessions are confidential and conducted on a without prejudice basis. Landlords and Tenants Rights Initiative will not disclose any information shared during mediation except as required by law or with your express written consent.

  1. Authority to Settle

You represent and warrant that you have the full authority to enter into and settle the dispute through mediation. If you do not have such authority, you agree to obtain it prior to or during the mediation process.

  1. No Guarantee of Outcome

Landlords and Tenants Rights Initiative makes no guarantees or warranties regarding the outcome of the mediation or the resolution of your dispute. Mediation is a facilitative process, and all outcomes depend on the parties’ voluntary agreement.

  1. Limitation of Liability

Our Mediation Advocates and Advisors are not liable for any act done or omitted in the discharge or purported discharge of their functions as provided under section 81 of the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023.

  1. Payment Terms and Cancellation

Fees: Fees for mediation representation services will be detailed in the engagement agreement and may vary depending on whether services are provided by licensed attorneys or non-lawyer representatives.

Deposits: A  deposit of 60% is required to secure your mediation representation.

Payment Schedule: The remaining balance is payable on completion of the mediation session.

Cancellation: Cancellation or rescheduling requests must be made at least 7 calendar days prior to the scheduled mediation session.

Late Cancellation or No-Show: If cancellation or rescheduling occurs less than 7 days before the session, or if you fail to attend the session without notice, you will be responsible for 60% of the total fee.

Refunds: Fees paid are refundable only if the mediation session is cancelled by Landlords and Tenants Rights Initiative or due to extraordinary circumstances beyond our control.

  1. No Witness or Expert Testimony

Our representatives will not serve as witnesses or expert witnesses in any subsequent legal or adjudicative proceedings.

  1. Right to Withdraw or Terminate

Landlords and Tenants Rights Initiative reserves the right to withdraw or terminate representation at any time if the mediation becomes unproductive, if ethical or legal conflicts arise, or for any other reason at our sole discretion. In such cases, fees for services rendered up to termination remain payable.

  1. Client Responsibility

You acknowledge that participation in mediation is voluntary and that you are responsible for your own decisions and actions throughout the process.

  1. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.