Enhancing Mediation in the Tenant Farming Sector

Sarah Allen, Head of Tenant Farming, leads initiatives to promote mediation in the tenant farming sector, aiming to improve relationships between landlords and tenants. The Tenant Farming Commissioner under the Land Reform Act 2016 encourages mediation for resolving complex disputes. The pilot mediation service received positive feedback, boosting confidence and achieving outcomes beyond expectations. Efforts continue to mainstream mediation and make it more accessible through schemes and promotion in specific environments.

• Mediation
• Tenant Farming
• Dispute Resolution
• Land Reform
• Conflict Resolution

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1. Mediation in the Tenant farming Sector Sarah Allen Head of Tenant Farming

2. Tenant Farming Commissioner Land Reform Act 2016 Encouraging good relations between landlords and tenants Complex existing legislation and enactment of new legislation

3. Difficult Cases Multiple issues, long standing Seemingly irreconcilable Negative impact on business Poor relationships Communications broken down Reluctant to go to court

4. How could we help? TFC Guide on ADR Try mediation Appointed experienced mediators TFC referred cases Funded mediation & venue - but not professional advice

5. Pilot Mediation Service 2018-2020 Participants feedback Nervous/anxious about taking part TFC oversight created Confidence in the process Expectation of constructive engagement Time & Cost Access to experienced mediators Valued confidentiality Outcomes exceeded expectations

6. What next? Having shown that it can be a valuable tool in dispute resolution, we aim to improve access to mediation for more landlords and tenants. Ultimate aim is to mainstream mediation in the tenant farming sector.

7. TFC Mediation Scheme 2021-23 TFC oversight/gateway Access to experienced mediators Financial incentive Panel of mediators applications close 30 November

8. Promoting Mediation in new or specific environments A trusted insider can facilitate access Try it! Word of mouth Engage professional advisers Mediation filters to all stages

9. Contact Sarah.allen@landcommission.gov.scot tfc@landcommission.gov.scot T: 01463 423300 Follow us: www.landcommission.gov.scot