Property lines, shared driveways, fences, noise — Real Property Forum helps neighbors work through disputes remotely, so you can resolve the issue and still wave hello afterward.
Serving New York, New Jersey, Connecticut & Beyond · Fully remote · Confidential
Unlike a landlord or an HOA board, your neighbor isn't going anywhere. A boundary dispute or fence disagreement that turns into a lawsuit doesn't just cost money — it turns a relationship you'll have for years into a permanent standoff.
Most neighbor disputes aren't really about the fence, the tree, or the noise. They're about not feeling heard. Mediation fixes that directly.
A judge can rule on a property line. Only a conversation can rebuild a relationship — and in most neighbor disputes, you'll get a faster and more workable outcome from the conversation.
Typical cost $5,000–$20,000+ per side
Typical timeline Months to years
Outcome Decided by a judge, based on legal technicalities
Relationship afterward Often permanently damaged
Typical cost $500–$1,500 total, often split
Typical timeline One session, scheduled within days
Outcome Agreed to by both neighbors
Relationship afterward Frequently preserved
1. Request Mediation — Either neighbor can initiate; we'll reach out to invite the other party.
2. Free Consultation — We confirm both sides are willing to participate and explain the
process.
3. Remote Session — A calm, structured 2–4 hour video conference — no one has to sit across the table in person if that feels tense.
4. Written Resolution — If an agreement is reached, we put it in writing so both sides have a clear, shared understanding going forward.
Founder David Glanville is a licensed real estate broker, certified mediator, and former property and asset manager. He understands both the legal and practical realities of property boundaries and shared spaces, and brings a calm, structured process to conversations that have often become anything but calm.
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Mediation focuses on reaching a workable resolution both neighbors accept. For disputes requiring a legal determination of a boundary (e.g., a survey dispute), we'll recommend the appropriate professional (surveyor or attorney) alongside the mediation process.
No — we also mediate disputes between neighboring renters, or between a renter and a neighboring homeowner.
We can reach out on your behalf to explain the process. Participation is voluntary, but many neighbors are more willing to engage with a neutral third party than they are to keep escalating directly.
Contact us and discover what we can do for you.
Real Property Forum Neutral mediation for HOA, landlord-tenant, and property disputes. Real Property Forum provides mediation services only and does not provide legal advice or legal representation. Parties are encouraged to consult independent legal counsel regarding their rights and any agreements reached through mediation.
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