Resolve Property Disputes Without the Courtroom.
Real Property Forum provides professional, remote mediation for HOA conflicts, landlord-tenant disputes, and neighbor disagreements across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Beyond — faster, cheaper, and less adversarial than litigation.
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No lawyers required to participate · Sessions held entirely by video · Most disputes resolved in a single session · Serving NY / NJ / CT & Beyond
THE PROBLEM
Property disputes rarely start out as legal battles. A parking fine. A denied renovation request. A disagreement over who pays for a repair. Left alone, these issues don't go away — they escalate. Letters get lawyers involved. Positions harden. What could have been a five-minute conversation turns into months of tension, mounting legal bills, and neighbors who no longer speak.
Real Property Forum exists to interrupt that cycle
— before it becomes a lawsuit, and before relationships are damaged beyond repair.
About David Glanville & real Property Forum
Our Story
David Glanville is the founder of Real Property Forum (a David Glanville & Company LLC brand). As a licensed real estate broker, certified mediator, and former property and asset manager, David has spent years on every side of the deal table & the property table — helping owners, boards, tenants, and managers navigate the disputes that come with shared spaces and shared responsibility. He founded Real Property Forum to offer a better path than litigation: one built on real conversation, fairness, and practical solutions that let people move forward.
WHAT WE DO
Neutral Mediation for Real Property Conflicts
We are not attorneys, and we don't represent either side. We're trained neutral mediators who help both parties communicate clearly, understand each other's position, and reach an agreement that actually works — without the cost, delay, or permanence of a court judgment.
Three Service Pillars
1. HOA & Condo Association Disputes Fine disputes, architectural review denials, noise and nuisance complaints, board governance disagreements, assessment challenges. We help homeowners and boards find resolution while preserving the day-to-day relationships that don't end when the dispute does.
2. Landlord-Tenant Mediation Lease disagreements, security deposit disputes, repair and maintenance responsibility, move-out conditions, rent issues. We help landlords and tenants resolve conflict directly — often avoiding the time and expense of housing court entirely.
3. Neighbor & Boundary Disputes Property line disagreements, shared fence or driveway conflicts, noise complaints between neighboring units or homes. Because when the dispute is over, you're still neighbors.
WHY MEDIATION - Why Choose Mediation Over Litigation
Litigation
Mediation with Real Property Forum
Mediation with Real Property Forum
Cost $10,000–$50,000+ per party
Timeline Months to years
Privacy Public court record
Outcome Decided by a judge
Relationship Often permanently damaged
Enforceability Court judgment
Mediation with Real Property Forum
Mediation with Real Property Forum
Mediation with Real Property Forum
Cost $500–$2,500 total, typically split
Timeline Days to weeks — often one session
Privacy Fully confidential
Outcome Decided by the people involved
Relationship Frequently preserved
Enforceability Legally binding signed agreement
Mediation doesn't mean giving something up. It means both sides stay in control of the outcome, instead of handing that control to a courtroom.
HOW IT WORKS - A Simple, Structured Process
Step 1 — Request Mediation Either party (or a property manager, HOA board, or landlord) submits an intake form describing the dispute. We confirm both sides are willing to participate — mediation only works when it's voluntary.
Step 2 — Free Initial Consultation A brief call to explain the process, answer questions, and confirm mediation is the right fit for the situation. There's no cost and no obligation.
Step 3 — Scheduling We find a time that works for everyone and send calendar confirmations. Sessions are held by secure video conference — no travel, no waiting rooms.
Step 4 — The Mediation Session A structured, confidential conversation. We may meet with both parties together, or separately in private caucus, to help each side understand the other's position and explore possible resolutions. Most single-issue disputes resolve in one 2–4 hour session.
Step 5 — Written Agreement If the parties reach a resolution, we document it in writing. We recommend (and can coordinate) independent legal review before signing — we don't provide legal advice, and a signed agreement should reflect both parties' full understanding of its terms.
Step 6 — Resolution The agreement stands as a binding contract between the parties. No court filing. No public record. No ongoing legal exposure.
FOR PROPERTY MANAGERS & HOA BOARDS
A Trusted Resource for Your Portfolio
Board members are volunteers. Property managers are stretched across dozens of responsibilities. Neither has the time — or the neutrality — to mediate every dispute that lands on their desk.
Real Property Forum works directly with property management companies and HOA boards as an on-call, neutral resource for conflict resolution. When a dispute exceeds what your team can resolve internally, you have a trained, experienced mediator ready to step in — without the cost of retaining outside counsel for every disagreement.
What we offer property managers and boards:
- Retainer arrangements for ongoing access across your managed properties
- Per-case engagement for one-off disputes
- Fast turnaround — most cases scheduled within a week
- Clear, written documentation for your records
- A neutral third party that protects the board from claims of favoritism or bias
PRICING
Transparent, Predictable Pricing
Single-Session Mediation — $500 flat fee For straightforward, single-issue disputes. Typically 2–4 hours. Fee is commonly split between both parties.
Multi-Session Package — starting at $1,450 For disputes requiring multiple sessions. Includes a written settlement summary at resolution.
Property Manager / HOA Retainer — custom pricing Ongoing access across your portfolio, billed monthly or per case. [Contact us] for a quote based on portfolio size.
No cost for the initial consultation. No hidden fees. You'll know the full cost before a session is scheduled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach out to us below if you cannot find an answer to your question.
No. Mediation is designed to be accessible without legal representation. That said, you're welcome to consult an attorney before or after a session, and we always recommend independent legal review before signing any written agreement.
No. We are neutral mediators, not attorneys, and we do not provide legal advice or represent either party. Our role is to facilitate communication and help both sides reach their own resolution.
The mediation session itself is not binding, but a written agreement signed by both parties at the end of a successful mediation is a legally enforceable contract.
Mediation is voluntary and non-binding until an agreement is signed. If a resolution isn't reached, both parties retain every right and legal option they had before mediation began.
Yes. Mediation sessions and communications are confidential and are not part of any public record.
Yes - we operate remotely so we can mediate anywhere.
An arbitrator hears both sides and makes a binding decision, similar to a judge. A mediator does not decide anything — we help you and the other party reach your own agreement. Mediation gives you more control over the outcome.
Most Disputes Don't Need a Lawsuit. They Need a Conversation.
Whether you're a homeowner facing an HOA fine, a landlord trying to resolve a lease dispute, or a property manager looking for a trusted mediation partner — Real Property Forum is here to help you find resolution without the cost and damage of litigation.
Real Property Forum · Remote Mediation Services · Serving New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, & Beyond
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Real Property Forum
White Plains NY, USA - By online appointment only
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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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