Mediate? It may be required

In “The Pressure’s On” [Oct. 7], Dick Gaylord suggests that arbitration may be an option if such a clause is included in the contract. Also of note: A mediation provision is contained in the standard real estate purchase contract produced by the California Assn. of Realtors. That provision requires either the buyer or seller to mediate any dispute or claim, prior to resorting to arbitration or court action.

Basically speaking, if either party refuses to mediate, that party will not be entitled to legal fees should they prevail in a court action.

Brent J. Rosenbaum

Ventura

The writer is a mediator.